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11 pickle recipes that will make you love vegetables

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By Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju

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Pickles are the perfect addition to your summer meals, adding a bright and tangy crunch that’s hard to resist. Whether you’re grilling out, packing a picnic, or just looking to spice up your salads, these pickle recipes are great for making vegetables more exciting. They’re easy to make, bursting with fresh flavors, and are a fantastic way to preserve the season’s bounty.

A glass jar filled with sliced pickled avocados, with an open lid. A whole mango and a partially peeled mango are placed next to the jar. A checkered cloth is in the background.
Pickled Avocado. Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

French Pickled Garlic

Garlic in a jar on a table.
French Pickled Garlic. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

French Pickled Garlic adds a tangy touch to any dish. It enhances meals effortlessly.
Get the Recipe: French Pickled Garlic

Quick-Pickled Russian Sauerkraut

Red cabbage on a white plate.
Quick-pickled Russian sauerkraut. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Tangy pickled cabbage, cranberries, and carrots start perky and transform in two days. They are great for sandwiches or salads.
Get the Recipe: Quick-Pickled Russian Sauerkraut

Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

Bread and butter pickles in brine in a white dish.
Bread and Butter Pickles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bread and Butter Pickles offer a nostalgic taste with a sweet-tangy balance. These are loved by pickle fans.
Get the Recipe: Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

Korean Pickled Radish

Pickled Daikon. Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

This Korean-style pickled radish, using Korean or Daikon radish, is ready quickly. It’s great for tacos, sandwiches, or Korean dishes.
Get the Recipe: Korean Pickled Radish

Pickled Avocado

A glass jar filled with sliced pickled avocados, with an open lid. A whole mango and a partially peeled mango are placed next to the jar. A checkered cloth is in the background.
Pickled Avocado. Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

These avocado pickles preserve avocados with a touch of zing. They are easy to make with 10 minutes of active time and ready in 45 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Pickled Avocado

Cucumber Kimchi

Quick Cucumber Kimchi in a white bowl with chopsticks.
Quick Cucumber Kimchi. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Korean Cucumber Kimchi, a spicy “kimchi salad,” is ready in 30 minutes. Crisp, spicy, and tangy, it complements rice bowls perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Kimchi

Pickled Eggs

pickled eggs in glass pitcher
Pickled eggs. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Tangy, salty pickled eggs are perfect for snacking or as appetizers. No canning is needed, just refrigerate.
Get the Recipe: Pickled Eggs

Sweet and Spicy Pickled Onions

Pickled Onions. Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

Easy pickled onions are ready in 15 minutes and are excellent on tacos. They keep well in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
Get the Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Pickled Onions

Pickled Jalapeños

Pickled Jalapenos. Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

Quick pickled jalapenos are ready in just 45 minutes. They are perfect for tacos and snacks, and a great use for extra jalapenos.
Get the Recipe: Pickled Jalapeños

Quick Pickled Garlic Dill Pickles

Jar of dill pickle spears with an other jar in the background.
Garlic Dill Spears. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Homemade garlic dill pickles are a hit for Father’s Day. They bring a fresh, tangy flavor to any meal.
Get the Recipe: Quick Pickled Garlic Dill Pickles

Pickled Beet Cucumber Salad

close up on beet cucumber salad with dill.
Pickled Beet Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Refreshing Pickled Beet Cucumber Salad combines tangy beets, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty dressing. It is a summer favorite.
Get the Recipe: Pickled Beet Cucumber Salad

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