Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe
This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad combines shredded cooked chicken with tangy dill pickles, crisp red onions, and a creamy yogurt-based dressing flavored with Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, and dried herbs. It’s a refreshing and flavorful salad perfect for sandwiches, croissants, toast, or crackers, offering a light yet satisfying protein-packed meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 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 freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Serving Suggestions
- Croissants, toast, or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Place the shredded cooked chicken, finely chopped red onion, and diced dill pickles together in a large mixing bowl. This combination creates the flavorful base for 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, dried dill, and chopped fresh parsley. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors. This creamy dressing will bind and flavor your salad.
- Combine Salad Ingredients and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss everything with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed to suit your preference.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your savory dill pickle chicken salad is ready to serve. Enjoy it on croissants, toast, crackers, in lettuce cups, or on its own as a light meal or snack.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from rotisserie or poached chicken breasts for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of dill pickles and relish based on your preference for tanginess.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with additional Greek yogurt.
- This chicken salad keeps well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
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