Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe
This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a refreshing and tangy twist on classic chicken salad, featuring shredded cooked chicken tossed with diced dill pickles, red onion, and a creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayo, sweet pickle relish, and aromatic herbs like dill and chives. Perfect for sandwiches, croissants, or served with crackers, this salad brings a delightful balance of creamy and zesty flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (using pre-cooked chicken)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 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 freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Serving Suggestions
- Croissants
- Toast
- Crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Begin by placing the cooked and shredded chicken, finely chopped red onions, and diced dill pickles into a large mixing bowl. This forms the base of your chicken salad and ensures all components are ready to be combined.
- Mix the Dressing Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, dried chives, dried dill, and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. This creamy mixture will bind the salad together and infuse it with bright, tangy flavors.
- Combine Salad Ingredients and Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing into the bowl containing chicken, onions, and pickles. Gently toss everything using a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt and pepper if needed to suit your taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your savory dill pickle chicken salad is now ready to serve. Spoon it onto croissants, toast, or crackers, or enjoy it as a filling for sandwiches or in lettuce cups for a lighter option.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken shredded for convenience.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of dill pickles and relish according to desired tanginess.
- For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with additional Greek yogurt.
- Fresh herbs enhance flavor; if unavailable, increase dried herbs slightly.
- Keep salad chilled until serving to maintain freshness and texture.
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