Healthier Recipe for Sweet Pickle Relish

Homemade dill pickle relish in a white square serving dish and a silver spoon.

Healthier Recipe for Sweet Pickle Relish

A fresh, healthier quick sweet pickle relish that’s bright, tangy, and perfectly sweet with your choice of sweetener. A clean, craveable upgrade for chicken salad, sandwiches, and more.

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Author Kori Butler

Prep Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 10 kcal

Ingredients

▢ ½ cup finely chopped dill pickles
▢ 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
▢ 1 to 3 teaspoons honey or preferred sweetener (see tips below for sweetener options; adjust to taste)
▢ 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
▢ 1 tablespoon pickle brine
▢ pinch salt and black pepper

Instructions

Stir everything together in a small bowl. Let sit at least 10 to 15 minutes (this is key - it mimics that “marinated” relish flavor). Taste and adjust sweetness or tang as needed.

Kori's Tips

For more helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes check out my post above.

SWEETENER OPTIONS:

Swap the honey based on your preference:

Maple syrup (use 1:1)
Monk fruit sweetener (start with ½ to 1 teaspoon)
Pinch of stevia (very small amount, adjust carefully)

Let the relish sit a bit longer when using alternative sweeteners so the flavor fully develops.

TIPS: Chop everything very fine for classic relish texture; don’t skip the resting time - it helps mimic traditional relish flavor without cooking; start with less sweetener and adjust to taste.

VARIATIONS: Use half chopped pickles and half fresh cucumber for extra crunch; add a pinch of celery seed for classic relish flavor; stir in fresh dill for a bright, herby twist.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Stir into chicken salad, tuna salad, or egg salad; spoon over burgers or hot dogs; add to sandwiches and wraps for a sweet-tangy pop.

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 145mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 33IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.1mg

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