Description
This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a delightful combination of shredded chicken, crunchy dill pickles, and fresh herbs, bringing a tangy and refreshing twist to the classic chicken salad.
Ingredients
Scale
2 ½ cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 cup dill pickles, finely diced
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup celery, finely diced
¼ cup red onion, very finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Ensure your chicken is cooked and completely cooled. Shred or dice the chicken and transfer to a large mixing bowl
- Dice Your Veggies and Pickles: Finely dice the dill pickles, celery, and mince the red onion. Add these diced ingredients to the bowl with the chicke
- Chop the Fresh Dill: Wash and finely chop the fresh dill. Add it to the bowl
- Assemble the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dill pickle juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until smooth
- Combine and Mix: Pour the dressing over the chicken, pickles, and vegetables. Gently fold all the ingredients together until evenly coated
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your salad and adjust the seasoning as needed
- Chill (Optional but Recommended): Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld
- Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, serve the chicken salad as desired
Notes
Use high-quality dill pickles for the best crunch and flavor.
Feel free to customize with different proteins or add vegetables to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg