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Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe

4.5 from 76 reviews

This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful dish combining shredded cooked chicken with diced dill pickles, red onion, and a zesty yogurt-mayo dressing infused with dill, chives, and parsley. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as a light snack with crackers, this easy-to-make chicken salad offers a refreshing twist on a classic favorite.

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Place the shredded cooked chicken, diced dill pickles, and minced red onion into a large mixing bowl. This will form the base of your chicken salad.
  2. 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 pinch of salt and pepper. This creamy dressing will add flavor and help bind the salad ingredients smoothly.
  3. Combine Salad Ingredients and Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing into the bowl containing the chicken, pickles, and onions. Gently toss the mixture with a spoon or spatula until all components are evenly coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Your savory dill pickle chicken salad is ready to serve! Enjoy it on croissants, toast, crackers, in lettuce cups, or as a topping for fresh greens for a delicious and refreshing meal or snack.

Notes

  • For best flavor, chill the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
  • Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Swap out plain Greek yogurt for sour cream or all mayonnaise if preferred, but yogurt adds a nice tang and lowers the fat content.
  • Add celery or chopped apples for extra crunch and sweetness.
  • This chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Chicken salad, Dill pickle chicken salad, Savory chicken salad, Greek yogurt chicken salad, Healthy chicken salad, Easy chicken salad