By Becky Hardin
Published Jan 24, 2023
Get the party started with Ranch Dill Pickle Dip ! This easy-to-make dip is creamy, smooth, and loaded with pickle flavor from the fresh dill, pickle juice, and finely diced pickles. Pickle lovers, rejoice – this one’s for you!
5-minute Dill Pickle Ranch Dip
Headed to a potluck or party? Instead of your usual go-to dip recipe, consider serving this Dill Pickle Ranch Dip instead! It’s loaded with dill flavor, so all of the pickle lovers in your life will be on cloud 9. Plus, pickle and ranch together? Swoon!
The mix of seasonings in this cold dip also makes it addictive. There’s fresh parsley, granulated garlic and onion, and a pinch of celery salt. When all of that gets mixed with the ranch seasoning, the real magic happens.
Looking for more pickle recipes? You’ll love these ranch fried pickles (great for dipping) and our easy refrigerator pickles .
Why You’ll Love this Dill Pickle Dip Recipe:
- Creamy: The sour cream base not only adds a little tangy flavor to the dip, but it also makes it nice and creamy as can be.
- Pickle Flavored: Fresh dill, pickle juice, and diced dill pickles work in tandem to create the most delicious pickle flavor throughout the dip.
- Versatile : You can customize this dip by switching up the seasonings, swapping the sour cream for Greek yogurt, or even adding spice with jalapeños!
Dill Pickle Dip is perfect for serving at parties of any kind, but it’s also wonderful for keeping in your fridge! It’s delicious when served with veggies or crackers as a midday snack, or even smeared on a bagel in the morning. After all, real pickle lovers know that there’s never a bad time to eat a pickle.
How to Make Ranch Dill Pickle Dip
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- Combine all of the ingredients except for the dill pickles in a bowl.
- Once combined, fold in the finely diced dill pickles.
- Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Sour Cream: The base of our dip – it is light and creamy and pairs perfectly with the pickle and ranch flavors.
- Pickle Juice: Thins the dip and adds a tangy vinegar flavor.
- Ranch Seasoning: I’m using a store-bought ranch seasoning in this dip, but feel free to use a homemade ranch seasoning mix if you prefer.
- Parsley: Adds a fresh, grassy flavor that pairs perfectly with pickles.
- Dill: Helps complement the flavor of the pickles.
- Granulated Garlic, Onion, and Celery Salt: Enhance the ranch flavors in the dip. If you don’t have them on hand, feel free to leave them out.
- Diced Dill Pickles: Add a delicious crunch and strong pickle flavor to the dip.
Ranch dill pickle dip is a savory dip made from sour cream, pickle juice, ranch seasoning , chopped pickles, and mixed herbs and seasonings. It has a creamy texture and a zesty, tangy taste.
Dill pickles are the most classic choice, but you can use half-sours for a more garlicky flavor, sweet or bread-and-butter pickles for a sweeter flavor, or hot and spicy pickles for a spicy dip!
Ranch dill pickle dip is super versatile. You can serve it with fresh vegetables, chips, pretzels, or crackers; as part of a cheese plate; or you can spread it on sandwiches or bagels!
Serve this dip cold or at room temperature. Do not leave the dip out for more than 2 hours.
Serving Suggestions
Here are just a few tasty ways to enjoy Ranch Dill Pickle Dip!
- Serve it in the middle of a crudite platter with your favorite fresh veggies.
- Of course it tastes great with fresh cucumber slices!
- Plate it with pretzels or crackers of any kind.
- Smear it on a toasted bagel in the morning.
- Get creative and use it in a sandwich of your own making!
You can use any brand of pickles to mince up and toss into this dip recipe. Just don’t forget to save the juice, too!
Make Ahead Instructions
This dip can be made up to 2 days in advance. For the best flavor, I recommend making this dip at least 8 hours in advance of when you plan to serve it. Store the dip tightly covered in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Storage Instructions
Store leftover ranch dill pickle dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve cold or at room temperature. I do not recommend freezing this dip.
Substitutions
- Sour Cream: You can use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Fresh Herbs: While I don’t recommend leaving out the dill, you can definitely add other herbs, such as chives or scallions.
- Spices: You can leave out the garlic, onion, and celery salt if you don’t have them.
Spicy Pickle Dip
To make this dip spicy, use hot and spicy pickles or add ¼-½ cup of finely chopped jalapeños!
Ranch Dill Pickle Dip has it all! It’s creamy, tangy, and filled with mouthwatering ranch and pickle flavors. Pair it with pretzels, crackers, or veggies, or use it in a sandwich – no matter how you choose to enjoy this easy-to-make dip, you’re going to l ove it!
More Creamy Dip Recipes We Love
- French Onion Dip
- Creamy Veggie Dip
- Whipped Feta Dip
- Fiesta Ranch Dip
- Sour Cream & Onion Chip Dip
- Herb Cream Cheese Dip
- Blue Cheese Dip
- More Cold Dip Recipes
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 16 ounces sour cream 1 container
- ▢ ¼ cup pickle juice
- ▢ 1 ounce ranch seasoning store-bought or homemade (1 packet)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- ▢ 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
- ▢ ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ▢ ½ teaspoon granulated onion
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- ▢ 1 cup finely diced dill pickles
Instructions
- Whisk the sour cream, pickle juice, ranch seasoning, parsley, dill, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and celery salt together in a medium bowl. 16 ounces sour cream, ¼ cup pickle juice, 1 ounce ranch seasoning, 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill, ½ teaspoon granulated garlic, ½ teaspoon granulated onion, ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- Add the diced pickles and stir to combine. 1 cup finely diced dill pickles
- Serve the dip with chips, pretzels, or crudite.
Becky’s Tips
- You can use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- While I don’t recommend leaving out the dill, you can definitely add other herbs, such as chives or scallions.
- You can leave out the garlic, onion, and celery salt if you don’t have them.
- To make this dip spicy, use hot and spicy pickles or add ¼-½ cup of finely chopped jalapeños!
- Do not leave this dip outside of refrigeration for more than 2 hours.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Ranch Dill Pickle Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces sour cream 1 container
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning store-bought or homemade (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon granulated onion
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- 1 cup finely diced dill pickles
Instructions
- Whisk the sour cream, pickle juice, ranch seasoning, parsley, dill, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and celery salt together in a medium bowl. 16 ounces sour cream, ¼ cup pickle juice, 1 ounce ranch seasoning, 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill, ½ teaspoon granulated garlic, ½ teaspoon granulated onion, ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- Add the diced pickles and stir to combine. 1 cup finely diced dill pickles
- Serve the dip with chips, pretzels, or crudite.
Notes
- You can use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- While I don’t recommend leaving out the dill, you can definitely add other herbs, such as chives or scallions.
- You can leave out the garlic, onion, and celery salt if you don’t have them.
- To make this dip spicy, use hot and spicy pickles or add ¼-½ cup of finely chopped jalapeños!
- Do not leave this dip outside of refrigeration for more than 2 hours.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
