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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad: Creamy Crunch for Your Lunch

A creamy, tangy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad that elevates your lunch game with crisp cucumbers and zesty pickles, perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded rotisserie or poached
  • 1 cup dill pickles diced and drained
  • 1/2 cup onions finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt for creaminess
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise adjust to desired richness
  • 1 tbsp mustard yellow or Dijon
  • 2 tbsp chives finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp dill fresh or dried
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine your cooked and shredded chicken with the finely chopped onions and well-drained, diced dill pickles. Use a spatula to gently fold the ingredients together.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, finely chopped chives, and dill. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Carefully pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently fold the dressing into the salad until everything is well coated.
  4. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or mustard.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and scoop onto croissants, toasted bread, or lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be tailored with additional vegetables or nuts for extra flavor and crunch.

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