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Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad for a Refreshing Lunch

Enjoy this Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad, a tangy and delightful meal perfect for busy weekdays or light dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken shredded, rotisserie recommended
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles finely chopped, pat dry
  • 1 cup Celery finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Onion finely chopped, red or green works best
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt lighter base option
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise full-fat recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Relish optional
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard yellow or Dijon
  • 0.25 cup Chives/Dill fresh
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped onions, and dill pickles.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and mayonnaise until smooth. Add relish, mustard, chives, dill, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and fold gently to combine.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.
  6. Serve on croissants, in lettuce cups, or with crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use cooled chicken and pat dry pickles to avoid a watery salad. Fresh herbs enhance the flavor significantly.

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