Pickled Greens

Transform your leafy greens into a tangy and flavorful treat with this simple Pickled Greens recipe! Perfect for collards, kale, or mustard greens, this dish combines the earthy freshness of these greens with a zesty brine made from distilled vinegar, garlic, and a hint of red chili flakes for a subtle kick. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and cook time, these refrigerator pickled greens serve as a vibrant garnish, a snappy side dish, or a bold topping for sandwiches and salads. Customize the flavor with fresh dill, and enjoy them after a quick 24-hour pickling process—or let the flavors deepen over a few days for a more pronounced tang. Healthy, quick, and absolutely delicious, these Pickled Greens are a must-have addition for lovers of pickled vegetables and seasonal greens.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (chopped) Fresh leafy greens (collards, kale, or mustard greens)
• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 2 sprigs Dill (fresh, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the greens thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Chop the greens into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic slices, chili flakes, and peppercorns. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt completely.

Step 4

Remove the brine from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Pack the chopped greens and dill sprigs (if using) tightly into clean mason jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top of each jar.

Step 6

Pour the slightly cooled brine over the greens in the jars, making sure the greens are fully submerged in the liquid.

Step 7

Seal the jars with lids and let them cool to room temperature before transferring them to the refrigerator.

Step 8

Allow the greens to pickle in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving. For best results, let them pickle for 2-3 days to enhance the flavor.

Step 9

Serve the pickled greens chilled as a tangy garnish, side dish, or topping for sandwiches and salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(979.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	255.6

Total Fat 1.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 86.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 28.0g
Protein 7.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 335.3mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 900.9mg	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: 6.4%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 81.1%