🥒 A Tangy, Crunchy Twist on Classic Chicken Salad!
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a zesty, protein-packed dish that’s perfect for light lunches, picnics, or meal prep. With briny pickles, creamy Greek yogurt, and a punch of garlic, it’s a flavor explosion in every bite—no boring chicken salad here!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Bold & tangy – Pickle juice and Dijon add a delicious kick
✅ Healthier twist – Greek yogurt cuts calories without sacrificing creaminess
✅ Meal-prep friendly – Tastes even better the next day
✅ Versatile – Serve on sandwiches, wraps, salads, or with crackers
📋 Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles (plus 1 tbsp pickle juice)
- ¼ cup diced celery (for crunch)
- ¼ cup diced red onion
Creamy Dressing
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Garnish
- Chopped fresh dill
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Combine Chicken & Veggies
- In a large bowl, mix:
- Shredded chicken
- Chopped pickles
- Diced celery
- Diced red onion
2️⃣ Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together:
- Greek yogurt
- Mayonnaise
- Pickle juice
- Dijon mustard
- Garlic powder, salt, and pepper
3️⃣ Mix & Chill
- Pour dressing over chicken mixture and stir until fully coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning (more pickle juice for tang, salt if needed).
- Refrigerate 30+ mins (or overnight) for flavors to meld.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Garnish with fresh dill (optional).
- Serve:
- On croissants or whole-grain bread
- In lettuce wraps (low-carb option)
- With crackers or cucumber slices
💡 Pro Tips
🔹 Chicken shortcut – Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
🔹 Extra crunch – Add ¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds.
🔹 Make it spicy – Stir in ½ tsp cayenne or hot sauce.
🔹 Storage – Keeps 3-4 days in the fridge.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
✨ Perfect pairings:
- Sweet potato fries (for a balanced meal)
- Iced tea or lemonade (refreshing contrast)
- Tomato soup (classic combo)
🎉 Great for:
- Picnic lunches
- Post-workout protein boost
- No-cook summer meals
🌿 Variations
- Avocado chicken salad – Mash in ½ avocado
- Egg salad twist – Add 2 chopped hard-boiled eggs
- Keto-friendly – Serve in bell pepper halves
📊 Nutrition (Per Serving)
Approximate values:
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Protein: 28g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fat: 16g
🥪 Final Thoughts
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is anything but boring—it’s tangy, crunchy, creamy, and packed with protein. Whether you’re meal-prepping or hosting a summer picnic, this salad is a guaranteed hit!
Chef’s secret: For extra pickle power, use spicy dill pickles or add ½ tsp celery seed.
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Want a dairy-free version? Swap Greek yogurt for dairy-free mayo or coconut yogurt! 😊
