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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad: Creamy, Crunchy, and Totally Refreshing

This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a refreshing, creamy dish perfect for repurposing leftover chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken Recommended to use rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup Chopped Dill Pickles Slice for different texture
  • 1/2 cup Diced Red Onion Green onions can be a milder substitute
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Fresh dill or chives can work as substitutes
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Regular yogurt or sour cream are alternatives
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Opt for light mayo for a lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet Relish Chopped sweet pickles are a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill Feel free to use fresh dill, increase quantity
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Chives Switch to fresh chives for added flavor
Serving Suggestions
  • 4 pieces Croissants Or toast, crackers

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Begin by gathering a large mixing bowl. In it, combine cooked, shredded chicken, chopped dill pickles, and diced red onion. Stir these ingredients together gently.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet relish, Dijon mustard, dried chives, and dried dill until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Pour the creamy dressing over the chicken mixture in the large bowl and gently fold until well-coated.
  4. Taste your salad and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper and additional Dijon mustard or dill if desired.
  5. Enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate the salad before serving and consume within 3 days. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor.

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