Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe
This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a flavorful and tangy twist on the classic chicken salad, featuring shredded cooked chicken blended with zesty dill pickles, crunchy red onion, and a creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt and mayo, enhanced by fresh herbs and mustard for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Ideal for sandwiches, croissants, or served with crackers, this salad is quick to prepare and delicious for lunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2/3 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
To Serve
- Croissants, toast, or crackers
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Make sure your chicken is fully cooked and shredded. You can use leftover cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or poached chicken breasts for easy shredding.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, diced dill pickles, and minced red onion until evenly distributed.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, chopped fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, dried chives, and dried dill until smooth and creamy.
- Mix Together: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients with the dressing, ensuring an even flavor throughout.
- Chill and Serve: For best flavor, cover the chicken salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled on croissants, toast, or with crackers for a delicious meal or snack.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with all mayo or all yogurt depending on your preference for creaminess and tang.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some chopped jalapeño.
- Use fresh dill if available instead of dried dill for a brighter herb flavor.
- Chicken can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days before mixing with the dressing.
- This salad can also be served over leafy greens for a low-carb option.
Keywords: chicken salad, dill pickle chicken salad, savory chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, Greek yogurt chicken salad
