Ultimate Creamy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Make this tangy and protein-packed chicken salad with a creamy dressing featuring real dill pickle juice. It is simple to prepare and perfect for meal prep or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup dill pickles, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the diced dill pickles, chopped celery, and minced red onion to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, dill pickle juice, Dijon mustard, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Fold all ingredients together gently until everything is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the fresh chopped dill.
- Taste the salad and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, serve this salad in crisp lettuce cups instead of bread.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for cooked chicken breast to save time.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, add one extra tablespoon of pickle juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 110
Find it online: https://kitchenslang.com/dill-pickle-chicken-salad-recipe/