The Ultimate Creamy & Crunchy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Make this quick, tangy, and savory dill pickle chicken salad. It combines creamy texture with a satisfying crunch, perfect for sandwiches or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and pickle juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken.
- Add the chopped dill pickles, celery, red onion, and fresh dill to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Taste and add more pickle juice if you prefer a tangier flavor.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, substitute all the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Use finely diced sweet pickles instead of dill pickles for a sweeter salad.
- Serve this salad over lettuce cups for a low-carb meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 29
- Cholesterol: 95
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