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Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad for Effortless Lunch Joy

This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad combines tender chicken and crunchy pickles for a delightful, easy lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Rotisserie or poached
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles Well-drained
  • 0.5 cups Finely Chopped Onions Red onions for milder flavor
  • Optional Celery Enhances texture
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cups Greek Yogurt Can replace part of mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cups Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Relish Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Adjust to taste
  • Handful Chopped Chives Freshly chopped
  • Handful Dill Freshly chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of shredded chicken, ½ cup of finely chopped onions, and 1 cup of diced dill pickles. Stir gently until well blended.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup of Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of relish, and 1 teaspoon of mustard. Add chopped chives and dill, along with salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
  4. Taste your salad and adjust the seasoning as needed before chilling.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve on croissants, toasted bread, or in lettuce cups. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Drain pickles well to prevent a watery salad. For storage, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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