Recipes for Dill Pickles Commercially Jarred Sold Unrefrigerated Opened

Safe ways to use dill pickles commercially jarred sold unrefrigerated opened past its expiration date

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

A tangy potato salad recipe that uses expired dill pickles to add flavor and reduce food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes, cooked and diced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped expired dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and diced potatoes, diced onion, diced celery, and chopped expired dill pickles.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve chilled and enjoy!
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Dill Pickle Hummus

Dill Pickle Hummus

A unique twist on classic hummus using expired dill pickles, perfect for snacking or spreading on sandwiches.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped expired dill pickles
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Water (as needed)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped expired dill pickles, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
  3. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  4. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  5. Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables and enjoy!
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Dill Pickle Soup

Dill Pickle Soup

A comforting and flavorful soup made with slightly expired dill pickles for a unique twist.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dill pickles, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
  3. Add the dill pickles, potatoes, carrots, and celery to the pot, and stir to combine.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly.
  7. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
  8. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the sour cream and fresh dill.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
  11. Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.
soupcomfort fooddill pickles
⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

A refreshing pasta salad with a tangy twist from slightly expired dill pickles.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 cup diced dill pickles
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced dill pickles, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh dill.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and pickle juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy!
pastasaladdill pickles
⚠️Difficulty level: easy

More Recipes You Might Like