Creamy Dill Pickle Dip Recipe for Parties and Snacks

This vegan dill pickle dip is bright, tangy, and always a surprise favorite at gatherings. Zesty and full of pickle flavor, it’s easy to make and even easier to love.

Recipe originally published December 22, 2011

Dill pickle dip in a shallow bowl, with a second bowl of ruffled potato chips for dipping.

Dill Pickle Dip

What does it mean when we crave something salty? For me, the craving was so strong I not only reached for a bag of Ruffles, I also created this pickle-perfect dip.

The dip surprised a crowd at a small get-together — initial puzzled looks quickly turned into requests for the recipe. It’s simple, tangy, and exactly what you imagine when you think “pickle dip.” I often make a double batch to use as a spread for sandwiches and wraps, and it travels well with raw veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, or chips.

A four photo collage showing how to make dill pickle dip: chop pickles, add seasoning to dip base (cashew cream, mayonnaise), add chopped pickles and stir.

If you love pickles, try other pickle-forward recipes for more ideas and inspiration.

Overhead view of dill pickle dip in a bread bowl, on a black slate snack board with bread cubes, celery sticks, broccoli and cauliflower trees, ruffled potato chips, a bunch of grapes, and sliced carrots.

Overhead view of dill pickle dip in a green bowl, with bowls of ruffled potato chips and broccoli trees for dipping.

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Yield: 1 ½ cups – 6 servings

Dill Pickle Dip

Dill pickle dip in a shallow bowl, with a second bowl of ruffled potato chips for dipping.

A unique and flavorful dip that’s always a surprise hit at the party.

Prep Time
10 minutes
Additional Time
3 hours
Total Time
3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dairy-free cream cheese (see notes for options)
  • 4 ounces dairy-free sour cream
  • ½ cup dill pickles, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons pickle juice
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the dairy-free cream cheese and dairy-free sour cream until smooth.
  2. Add the chopped dill pickles (reserve about 2 tablespoons for garnish), the pickle juice, and onion powder. Stir or process until creamy. Season with sea salt to taste.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Pair with chips, bread cubes, crackers, or raw vegetables.

Notes

Dairy, egg, soy, oil and gluten free — vegan recipe.

Substitute for cream cheese

Use 1 ½ cups raw cashew pieces, soaked several hours or overnight, then blended with some pickle juice until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Information

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

¼ cup

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 133
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 420mg
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 4g

Nutrition calculations can vary and are for informational purposes only.

© Kristina Sloggett
Cuisine: American
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Category: Appetizers

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Overhead view of dill pickle dip in a green bowl, with a hand dipping a potato chip in the bowl, next to bowls of ruffled potato chips and broccoli trees for dipping.