Description
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe is a delightful and tangy twist on traditional chicken salad. Packed with flavorful ingredients like dill pickles and fresh dill, this creamy salad is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
Chopped Chicken:
- 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped (rotisserie chicken works great)
Celery and Onion:
- 2 ribs celery, finely diced (about ½ cup)
- ¼ medium sweet onion, finely diced (about ⅓ cup)
Dill Pickles:
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
Dill Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
Mayonnaise Mixture:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise (Duke’s recommended)
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the chopped chicken, celery, onion, diced pickles, and dill.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and pickle juice until smooth.
- Coat Salad: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly coated and creamy.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled on sandwiches, in lettuce wraps, with crackers, or on its own.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. For best results, add pickles just before serving if making ahead.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for added flavor and convenience.
- Adjust pickle juice to suit your taste preferences.
- Try serving the salad on various bases like bread, croissants, or cucumber slices for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
