Chicken Salad Recipe with Dill Pickles
This Chicken Salad Recipe with Dill Pickles is a perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, and tangy. With fresh ingredients like tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, and tangy dill pickles, this salad is an easy and delicious dish you can prepare in no time. Ideal for meal prep, lunch, or as a side dish!
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped dill pickles, celery, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (if using), Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can make this recipe ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, replace the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Rotisserie chicken works wonderfully in this recipe and saves time.
- Add more or less dill pickles based on your preference for tanginess.