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Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad: Your New Favorite Lunch Fix

Enjoy a satisfying Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad that combines tangy pickles with tender chicken, perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped pickles well-drained
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt alternative: sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise alternative: light mayo
  • 1/4 cup relish optional: can be omitted
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard alternative: yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dill fresh or dried
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Serving
  • 4 pieces butter croissants
  • 4 slices toasted bread
  • 4 leaves lettuce for wraps

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Shred 3 cups of cooked chicken and combine it with 1 chopped onion and 1 cup of chopped pickles in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of relish, and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard until creamy.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped chives, 1 tablespoon of dill, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, and gently fold until coated.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
  7. Serve in butter croissants, on toasted bread, or in lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Stir gently before serving if ingredients settle.

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