Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe
This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad offers a tangy, creamy twist on classic chicken salad with shredded chicken, dill pickles, red onion, and a flavorful Greek yogurt and mayonnaise dressing enhanced by fresh herbs and Dijon mustard. Perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or lettuce cups, it's a versatile and delicious meal option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 2/3 cup diced dill pickles
Dressing:
- 1 tsp dried chives
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Place the shredded cooked chicken, minced red onion, and diced dill pickles into a large mixing bowl to form the base of your salad.
- Mix the Dressing Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, dried chives, dried dill, chopped fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Salad Ingredients and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed for optimal flavor balance.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the chicken salad chilled or at room temperature with toast, in sandwiches, with crackers, in lettuce cups, or atop a fresh salad for a delicious and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breast for convenience.
- For extra tang, add a little more dill pickle relish or a splash of pickle juice.
- Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories—mayonnaise can be adjusted or substituted with light mayo.
- Fresh herbs enhance flavor; if unavailable, increase dried herbs slightly.
- Make ahead: Chicken salad can be refrigerated covered for up to 3 days.
- Customize by adding celery or chopped nuts for crunch if desired.
