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Flavored Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

A quick and creamy chicken salad featuring dill pickles, mayo, and Greek yogurt, perfect for lunches, dinners, or snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Salad Base
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie or leftover chicken.
  • 1 cup dill pickles, chopped Chop small for better mixing.
  • ½ cup mayonnaise For creaminess.
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt Adds tang and reduces fat.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard For additional tang.
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped Fresh dill gives the best flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Taste before seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped dill pickles, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, diced red onion, and chopped fresh dill.
  2. Mix well until combined.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Chill for at least 15 minutes if you can, then serve.
Serving
  1. Serve it cold on bread for a sandwich, on lettuce for a light meal, or with crackers.
  2. It can also be used as a filling for wraps or as a side for a picnic.

Notes

Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir in more mayo or yogurt if it looks dry after a day. Do not freeze the salad as it changes texture. For added crunch, consider adding celery or swapping herbs as desired.