Dill Pickle Chicken Salad: A Tangy Twist on a Classic Favorite
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is tangy, crunchy, and full of bold flavor. It’s perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or eating straight from the bowl with a fork!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pickles, red onion, and fresh dill.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Serve in sandwiches, wraps, or over a bed of greens.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a fast and flavorful option.
- Add chopped celery or sliced almonds for extra crunch.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg