Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe
A flavorful and creamy Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad made with shredded cooked chicken, tangy dill pickles, Greek yogurt, and a blend of herbs and spices. Perfect as a sandwich filling, served on toast, croissants, or with crackers, this chicken salad is an easy and versatile dish that brings a refreshing twist to your meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 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 pepper, to taste
Serving Suggestions
- Croissants, toast, or 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 step sets the base of your chicken salad.
- Mix the Dressing Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, dried chives, dried dill, fresh chopped parsley, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. This creates a creamy and flavorful dressing that will bind the salad together.
- Combine Salad Ingredients and Dressing: Add the prepared dressing to the bowl containing the chicken, onions, and pickles. Use a spoon or spatula to gently toss everything until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired to enhance the flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your savory dill pickle chicken salad is ready to serve. Enjoy it with croissants, toast, crackers, in lettuce cups, or as a filling for sandwiches. This versatile dish suits a variety of serving preferences and occasions.
Notes
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
- For extra crunch, add finely chopped celery or apple.
- Adjust the amount of pickle relish and dill to suit your taste preferences.
- Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature depending on preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with more Greek yogurt.
- Adding a squeeze of lemon juice can enhance freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 3/4 cup)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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