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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Delicious Dill Pickle Chicken Salad That Brightens Your Lunch

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a creamy, tangy delight perfect for busy lunches and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded, rotisserie is ideal
  • 1 cup dill pickles well-drained and diced
  • 0.5 cup celery optional, chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt can substitute with sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise adjust to preference
  • 2 tbsp relish adds additional sweetness
  • 1 tbsp mustard yellow or Dijon
  • 0.25 cup chives fresh, chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill or dill weed as a substitute
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by shredding your cooked chicken. Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl, ensuring it’s cooled to room temperature.
  2. Finely chop the onions and celery, adding to the bowl with chicken accompanied by well-drained and diced dill pickles.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, chives, and fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the chicken and vegetables. Gently fold the mixture until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper. Give it another gentle mix.
  6. Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge to chill for at least two hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir gently before serving leftovers to redistribute any liquid.

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