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Crunchy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Flavor-Packed Crunchy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe You’ll Crave

  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Crunchy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is creamy, tangy, and full of bold dill pickle flavor balanced with juicy chicken, crisp celery, and a punch of red onion. This easy, protein-packed salad is perfect for meal prep, picnics, or quick work lunches—ready in minutes and bursting with crave-worthy crunch and freshness.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2½ cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • ⅓ cup chopped dill pickles
  • ¼ cup pickle juice
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill (or fresh dill)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish

  • Sliced green onions or chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Use cooked and cooled chicken—rotisserie, poached, or leftover roasted chicken works great. Shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Chop the add-ins: Finely dice dill pickles, celery, and red onion to ensure even distribution of texture and flavor.
  3. Mix the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, pickle juice, and dill until smooth and creamy.
  4. Combine everything: Add chicken, celery, red onion, and pickles to the bowl. Fold gently until evenly coated.
  5. Chill and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Notes

  • Use both mayo and Greek yogurt for a creamy yet light dressing.
  • Chilling the salad enhances the flavor and texture.
  • For extra crunch, add chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts.
  • Great for meal prep—store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
  • Serve in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or over a bed of greens.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Lunch, Meal Prep
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Dill Pickle Chicken Salad, Crunchy Chicken Salad, Pickle Recipes, Lunch Meal Prep, Healthy Chicken Salad, Protein Packed Lunch, Easy Cold Salad, Lyndy’s Kitchen

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