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Tartar sauce -

Originating in 19th-century France, this classic condiment is made using mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, lemon juice, sugar, and black pepper.

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Pickled cucumber pizza -

Raise eyebrows next time you bake a pizza by adding a pickled cucumber topping. They'll love it! Include all the usual suspects: mozzarella cheese, salami, bacon, and tomato sauce.

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Battered fried pickles -

Gherkin, cucumber, onions... try smothering them in batter and deep frying for a few minutes. Serve with tomato or tartar sauce.

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Pickled Reuben sandwich -

A great North American standby, the Reuben sandwich is traditionally composed of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. But why not add a few slices of gherkin for the heck of it.

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Sauerkraut, by the way, is popular in Germany and is also a traditional and ubiquitous dish in Central and Eastern Europe. It's finely cut raw cabbage made by a process of pickling called lactic acid fermentation. Serve hot or cold with black pepper and a sprig or two of parsley.

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Pickled red onions -

One of the most versatile condiments, ubiquitous in salads and stews, pickled red onion is best made using apple cider vinegar and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, among other ingredients.

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Pickled salad bowl -

Beets provide the foundation for this super healthy salad option. The flavor is lifted by the inclusion of pickled carrot, turnip, and, yes, red onion.

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Pasta salad with mixed pickled veggies -

Mediterranean pasta salad with mixed pickled veggies tastes as good as it sounds. Use sliced mini dill pickles, plus whole mini dill pickles, for garnish, or just mix the whole thing together and enjoy a southern European feast.

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Dill pickle fat bombs -

Now's here's something different. These savory bite-sized treats are made using dill pickles, cream cheese or soft cheddar cheese, and wrapped in crispy bacon. Serve with snack crackers.

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Pickled potato salad -

What would picnics and BBQs be without potato salad? Do it justice with boiled egg, a pickled onion, and cucumber.

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Korean chicken wings with pickled radish -

How mouthwatering is this?! Crispy fried Korean chicken wings in galbi sauce with pickled radish, kimchi, and a collection of rice side dishes. The pickle juice is salty, which gives this chicken dish its amazing flavor.

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Pickled red cherry pepper -

Pickled red cherry peppers stuffed with sauerkraut, cream cheese, or ricotta cheese? Your choice. Enjoy!

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Giardiniera -

Giardiniera is a tasty Italian relish of pickled vegetables in vinegar or olive oil. It's fantastic in salads, but is also a popular side dish.

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Pickled red onion and tuna -

Usually served as a stand-alone salad, tuna with pickled red onion is equally as appetizing in a freshly baked bread roll. Add a few slices of cucumber for a light, cool aftertaste.

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Pickled Brussels sprouts -

Zesty pickled Brussels sprouts pair well with bacon, prosciutto, and poultry and fish. Pickle with garlic for a powerful punch.

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Pickled beetroot with trout -

The inspired combination that is confit of trout with pickled beetroot and Hollandaise sauce delivers a subliminal taste sensation. Garnish with fresh basil.

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Big Mac -

Among the ingredients that go into a Big Mac is two slices of dill pickle. The humongous hamburger made its debut in the Greater Pittsburgh area in 1967, and across the United States in 1968.

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Pickled cupcakes -

Pickled what? Yep, believe it or not, there is such a thing as a pickled cupcake. They're made using chopped pickles and pickle juice. Go on, try one!

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Pickled Bloody Mary -

Impress your dinner guests with this over-the-top aperitif, a spicy Bloody Mary. It's made with vodka and uses bacon, olives, gherkin, and celery in the mix.

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Pickled watermelon rind -

A good source of fiber, watermelon rind when pickled is tangy, sweet, and salty. It's also got a slight crunch to it. It's often used in Oriental cooking; for example, with daikon soy sauce and a variety of spices.

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Pickled daikon -

And hot daikon radish, served with pickled carrot, radish, and cucumber, is a popular Asian side dish.  

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Fried corn tortilla with pickled onions -

Boy, can the Mexicans conjure up stunningly simple dishes or what? If you're visiting, order fried corn tortilla with smoked salmon, guacamole sauce, and pink pickled onions.

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Beetroot salad -

A variation on the dish described earlier, this beetroot salad idea uses a vinaigrette with pickled cucumbers, beans, carrots, and peas.

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Sweet pickle relish -

A bland food savior, sweet pickle relish is usually made from pickled cucumber seasoned with cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices. But you can also use pickled green pepper.

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Ice cream with pickles -

This was one of the trending foods of 2023, and it's still making waves. Ice cream in a waffle cup with pickles! Who would have thought?

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Pickled zucchini salad -

Zucchini, also known as courgette, ranks among the most healthy foodstuffs out there. And used pickled in a green salad garnished with herbs and spices just makes it that much more special.

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Pickled hot dog -

Pickled hot dog? Well, not quite. It's the cucumber that's the pickled ingredient. The rest is comfort food central, along with a squirt of ketchup.

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Pickled eggs -

Pickled eggs, or hors d'œuvre, are popular in pubs, bars, and taverns around the world. The tastiest pickled boiled eggs are prepared using minced dill pickles, pickle juice, and grainy Dijon mustard.

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Pickled beet eggs -

And if you want to go one step further, crack on ahead and prepare some pickled eggs using the juice from beets. Funky, or what?

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Pickleback -

Rounding off this list is the pickleback, an alcoholic cocktail made from cucumber pickle and whiskey. Cheers! 

Sources: (Reader's Digest) (Business Insider) 

See also: Surprising things you didn't know you could pickle

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