Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe
This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a tangy and creamy chicken salad made with shredded cooked chicken, diced dill pickles, red onion, and a flavorful dressing featuring Greek yogurt, mayo, sweet pickle relish, and fresh herbs. It’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, croissants, or crackers, offering a delicious and versatile lunch or snack option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Base
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2/3 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
Dressing
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Croissants, toast, or crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Begin by placing the shredded cooked chicken, diced dill pickles, and minced red onion into a large mixing bowl. This will form the base of your chicken salad.
- Mix the Dressing Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, dried chives, dried dill, chopped fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Salad Ingredients and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to mix everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your savory dill pickle chicken salad is now ready to serve. Enjoy it on croissants, toast, crackers, in lettuce cups, or as a topping for salads for a flavorful meal or snack.
Notes
- You can substitute dried dill with fresh dill for a brighter flavor, adjusting the quantity to 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill.
- For a healthier option, use all Greek yogurt instead of mayo or a low-fat mayo.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken to save time.
- This chicken salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator; flavors will meld even better.
- Try adding chopped celery or apple for extra crunch and sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 3/4 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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