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Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad for a Fresh Twist on Lunch

This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad combines crunchy pickles and tender chicken for a refreshing lunch option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Base
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded, rotisserie or poached
  • 1 cup dill pickles chopped and well-drained
For the Flavor Boosters
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup chives fresh, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dill fresh, chopped
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons relish adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon mustard yellow or Dijon
For the Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, shred about 2 cups of cooked chicken, ensuring there are no large chunks. Add finely chopped onions and well-drained, chopped dill pickles to the bowl. Stir the mixture until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, a few tablespoons of relish, and a teaspoon of mustard. Whisk for about 30 seconds until smooth.
  3. Pour the creamy dressing over your chicken mixture and gently toss everything together until well coated.
  4. Taste your mixture, then sprinkle in salt and freshly ground pepper according to your preference, mixing in freshly chopped chives and dill if desired.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use cooled shredded chicken for the best texture. Be sure to drain and pat dry dill pickles.

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