Description
- This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a tangy, creamy twist on the classic chicken salad! Packed with tender chicken, crunchy dill pickles, and a zesty dressing, it’s the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Enjoy it on a sandwich, in a wrap, or served over a bed of greens for a delicious, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
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½ cup diced dill pickles
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½ cup diced celery
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¼ cup red onion, finely diced
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½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon pickle juice (from the pickle jar)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the chicken:
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Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. If you don’t have cooked chicken on hand, you can quickly poach or bake chicken breasts and chop them into pieces once cooled.
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Mix the salad:
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In a large bowl, combine the chicken, diced dill pickles, celery, and red onion.
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Make the dressing:
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In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill. Stir until smooth.
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Combine:
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Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Chill and serve:
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For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled on a sandwich, wrap, or as a salad.
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Notes
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Make-Ahead: This salad stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Add-ins: Feel free to add hard-boiled eggs, grapes, or nuts like walnuts for extra flavor and crunch.
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Low-Carb Option: Serve over lettuce or in lettuce wraps instead of bread for a lighter, low-carb meal.
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Vegan Version: Replace the chicken with chickpeas for a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg