Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe
This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a tangy, creamy, and flavorful dish perfect for sandwiches, toast, or crackers. Featuring shredded cooked chicken combined with dill pickles, red onion, and a zesty dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayo, sweet pickle relish, and herbs, this salad offers a refreshing twist on classic chicken salad with a delightful crunch and herbaceous notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (using pre-cooked chicken)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 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
- 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 bowl. This combination forms 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 pepper. This creamy dressing will bind all the ingredients and add bright, tangy flavors.
- Combine Salad Ingredients and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the bowl containing the chicken, pickles, and onions. Using a spoon or spatula, toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your savory dill pickle chicken salad is ready to be served. Enjoy it on croissants, toast, or with crackers. It also works well in lettuce cups or as a topping for leafy salads for a light and flavorful meal.
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Use cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of dill and chives to your taste for more or less herbaceous notes.
- Greek yogurt can be substituted with sour cream or additional mayo for a richer dressing.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 3/4 cup)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Dill Pickle Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Savory Chicken Salad, Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad, Easy Chicken Salad Recipe
