Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe
Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a tangy, creamy, and flavorful dish featuring shredded chicken, dill pickles, and a zesty yogurt-mayo dressing infused with fresh herbs. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or crackers, this versatile chicken salad offers a fresh twist on a classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-cooked chicken)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 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
Serving Suggestions
- Croissants, toast, or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Place the shredded cooked chicken, diced dill pickles, and minced red onion in a large mixing bowl. This will serve as the base of your chicken salad.
- Mix the Dressing Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, dried chives, dried dill, fresh chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk thoroughly to create a creamy and flavorful dressing.
- Combine Salad Ingredients and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the dill pickle chicken salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy it on croissants, toast, crackers, in lettuce cups, or as a topping for salads for a delicious and versatile meal or snack.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked chicken for best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of dill pickles and relish based on your preference for tanginess.
- For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with additional Greek yogurt.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add chopped celery or hard-boiled eggs for extra crunch and protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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