Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe
This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad offers a flavorful and creamy twist on traditional chicken salad. Made with shredded cooked chicken, crisp dill pickles, red onion, and a tangy herb-infused dressing of Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and sweet pickle relish, it’s perfect as a sandwich filling, served with crackers, or enjoyed in lettuce cups. The combination of fresh herbs and pickle flavors makes it a refreshing and versatile dish for lunches or light dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 2/3 cup diced dill pickles
For the Dressing:
- 1 tsp dried chives
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably Hellmann’s)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Place the shredded cooked chicken, finely chopped red onion, and diced dill pickles into a large mixing bowl. This will form the base of your chicken salad.
- Mix the Dressing Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, dried chives, chopped fresh parsley, dried dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and well combined. This dressing is creamy and packed with herbaceous flavor.
- Combine Salad Ingredients and Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to gently toss everything until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your savory dill pickle chicken salad is ready to enjoy! Serve it on toast, as a sandwich filling, with crackers, wrapped in lettuce cups, or over a green salad for a refreshing meal.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken leftovers or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of dill pickles according to your preference for tanginess.
- For a lower fat option, reduce the mayonnaise and increase Greek yogurt proportionally.
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To add crunch, consider stirring in some chopped celery or walnuts.
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