Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe
This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad offers a refreshing twist on classic chicken salad by incorporating tangy dill pickles, sweet pickle relish, and fresh herbs. Creamy Greek yogurt and mayo combine to create a flavorful, healthy dressing that perfectly complements the shredded chicken and crunchy vegetables, making it an ideal filling for sandwiches, a topping for crackers, or a tasty pairing with toast or croissants.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2/3 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
Dressing
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve
- Croissants, toast, or crackers
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Begin by placing the cooked, shredded chicken along with the finely diced red onion and diced dill pickles into a large mixing bowl. This mixture forms the base of your chicken salad.
- Mix the Dressing Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, dried chives, dried dill, chopped fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk everything together until the dressing is smooth and well combined, providing a creamy texture and depth of flavor.
- Combine Salad Ingredients and Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss using a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste the salad, and adjust seasoning by adding more salt and pepper if needed to enhance the flavor balance.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is now ready to be enjoyed. Serve it chilled or at room temperature with croissants, toast, crackers, or even in lettuce cups for a light meal or snack.
Notes
- For best flavor, refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- You can substitute mayonnaise for additional Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Adjust the quantity of pickles and relish depending on desired tanginess.
- This salad can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adding chopped celery or apple can provide extra crunch and sweetness if desired.
Keywords: chicken salad, dill pickle chicken salad, savory chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, Greek yogurt chicken salad, picnic salad, sandwich filling