Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad – Your New Go-To Lunch Delight

Experience the comfort of chicken salad with a zesty twist from dill pickles in this Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups shredded chicken use rotisserie or poached
1 cup dill pickles well drained
0.5 cup onion finely chopped
1 cup celery chopped
0.75 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
0.25 cup mayonnaise can use low-fat
1 tbsp mustard
to taste chives finely chopped
to taste dill fresh or dried
to taste salt
to taste pepper

For Serving (Optional)

to taste toasted bread or croissants for sandwiches
to taste lettuce cups for low-carb option
to taste kettle-cooked chips

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
whisk
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the chicken by shredding cooked chicken into a large mixing bowl.
Add the finely chopped onions and well-drained dill pickles to the bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, chives, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and gently fold until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, cover, and chill in the fridge for at least two hours.
Serve on toasted bread, in lettuce cups, or with veggie sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use completely cooled chicken and well-drained pickles to prevent a watery salad. Let flavors meld in the fridge for a delicious taste.

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