Heart-Healthy Homemade Cucumber Pickles

Transform your snacking and meal prep with these Heart-Healthy Homemade Cucumber Pickles—an easy, no-fuss recipe bursting with crisp, tangy flavors. Perfect for those seeking a low-sodium, guilt-free indulgence, these pickles are infused with a delicate balance of honey, garlic, dill, and warming spices like mustard seeds and peppercorns. A touch of optional red pepper flakes adds customizable heat, while using fresh cucumbers ensures maximum crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes of prep and simmering, this homemade pickle recipe requires only 24 hours of refrigerator magic to reach its full flavor potential. Whether as a refreshing snack, a sandwich topper, or a side for barbecue spreads, these quick-pickled cucumbers are a healthy and vibrant addition to your culinary repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium cucumbers
• 2 cups distilled white vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon dill seeds
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or spears, depending on your preference.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the vinegar, water, honey, mustard seeds, peppercorns, dill seeds, and sea salt.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 4

While the pickling liquid is simmering, place the sliced cucumbers evenly into two clean, sterile jars.

Step 5

Add the fresh dill, sliced garlic, and optional red pepper flakes into the jars, distributing them evenly.

Step 6

Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the cucumbers in each jar, ensuring they are fully submerged.

Step 7

Seal the jars with lids and let them cool to room temperature on the counter.

Step 8

Once cooled, refrigerate the jars for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop fully.

Step 9

Store the pickles in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1824.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	402.3

Total Fat 4.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2377.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 48.0g
Protein 9.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 339.5mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 2011.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.1%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 77.5%