Description
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a flavorful twist on traditional chicken salad. Tangy dill pickles, creamy mayo, and a hint of mustard make this salad a delicious option for sandwiches, wraps, or crackers.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped dill pickles, red onion, and celery.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until well coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.
- Serve on bread, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, and chopped dill until smooth.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add a chopped hard-boiled egg or a dash of hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Greek yogurt can be substituted for part of the mayo for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
