Description
This dill pickle chicken salad is a tangy and creamy dish that features shredded chicken mixed with crunchy dill pickles, celery, and red onion, all brought together with a light and flavorful dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, and Dijon mustard. Perfect for quick lunches or make-ahead meals, it offers a protein-packed option that’s easy to prepare and enjoy in various ways such as on crackers, toast, sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon pickle brine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, chopped dill pickles, diced celery, and diced red onion. This creates the base of your salad filled with texture and crunch.
- Make the Dressing: Add the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, pickle brine, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to the bowl. These ingredients form a tangy and creamy dressing that ties all the flavors together.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring the dressing evenly coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust the seasonings if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or pickle brine to enhance the flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy the dill pickle chicken salad immediately with crackers, on toast, in a sandwich or wrap, in lettuce cups, or alongside fresh veggies for a light and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Stir the salad before serving to redistribute the dressing evenly.
- Avoid freezing the salad as it can make the celery and pickles mushy, impacting the texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
