Dill Pickle Chicken Salad 🥒🍗 – A Crunchy, Creamy Delight
Looking for a bold and tangy twist on classic chicken salad? This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is the ultimate flavor-packed dish that’s creamy, crunchy, and full of zesty dill goodness. Whether you’re preparing a quick lunch, filling sandwiches, or serving at a potluck, this easy-to-make salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups shredded chicken (cooked)
- 1 ½ cups chopped dill pickles
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery
- ÂĽ cup chopped scallions (green onions)
For the Creamy Dill Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ÂĽ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, chopped pickles, chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, and scallions. Gently toss to combine.
- Mix the dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, sweet relish, fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully blended.
- Combine and chill: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Enjoy your Dill Pickle Chicken Salad as a sandwich filling, inside lettuce wraps, or on its own as a refreshing, high-protein meal.
Pro Tip:
Want more bite? Add a splash of pickle juice or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for extra tang and spice!
This recipe is perfect for low-carb, high-protein diets and can be made ahead of time for busy weekdays. If you’re a fan of pickles, this will be your new go-to salad!
