Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe
A tangy and creamy Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad, combining shredded chicken with dill pickles, red onion, and a yogurt-mayo dressing infused with herbs like dill, chives, and parsley. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as a light snack paired with crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken and Veggies
- 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 black pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Croissants, toast, or crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Place the shredded cooked chicken, finely diced red onion, and diced dill pickles into a large mixing bowl. This will serve as the base for your chicken salad.
- Mix the Dressing Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, dried chives, dried dill, and chopped fresh parsley. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste. This creamy dressing will add flavor and bind the salad ingredients.
- Combine Salad Ingredients and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the savory dill pickle chicken salad with croissants, toast, crackers, or lettuce cups. It also works well as a sandwich filling or atop a fresh salad for a versatile meal option.
Notes
- Use leftover or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Greek yogurt adds creaminess while keeping the salad lighter than mayonnaise alone.
- Dried herbs can be substituted with fresh ones if available, adjusting quantities to taste.
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For added crunch, consider adding celery or chopped nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 3/4 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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