Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe
This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad combines shredded cooked chicken with tangy dill pickles, crisp red onion, and a creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, flavored with fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, and herbs like dill and chives. Ready in just 10-15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad is perfect served on croissants, toast, crackers, or in lettuce cups for a light and satisfying meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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 freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Serving Suggestions
- Croissants, toast, or crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Place the shredded cooked chicken, diced dill pickles, and minced red onion into a large mixing bowl to create the base of your chicken salad.
- 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 until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Salad Ingredients and Dressing: Pour the creamy dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently toss everything together with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your savory dill pickle chicken salad is ready to serve! Enjoy it on croissants, toast, crackers, or in lettuce cups for a fresh, delicious meal or snack.
Notes
- For best results, use cooked chicken from a rotisserie or poached chicken breasts shredded finely.
- Adjust the amount of dill pickles and relish to suit your preferred level of tanginess and sweetness.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with additional Greek yogurt for a lighter, lower-fat version.
- Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
