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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe

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This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a tangy, creamy, and refreshing twist on the classic chicken salad. Made with shredded chicken, fresh dill, crunchy celery, red onion, and chopped dill pickles, it’s dressed in a flavorful blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, stone ground mustard, and a splash of pickle juice. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, it can be served on toast or in lettuce cups for a low-carb option.

Ingredients

Chicken Salad

  • 6 cups shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp stone ground mustard
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 2/3 cup celery, diced
  • 2/3 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped
  • 3 tbsp pickle juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, sour cream, mayonnaise, stone ground mustard, fresh chopped dill, diced celery, diced red onion, chopped dill pickles, and pickle juice into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Mix Thoroughly: Stir all ingredients together until well combined, ensuring the dressing evenly coats the chicken and vegetables.
  3. Season: Taste the salad and season with salt and pepper as desired to enhance the flavors.
  4. Serve: Serve the chicken salad chilled or at room temperature on toast slices or inside crisp lettuce cups for a refreshing and light meal.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience or cook and shred your own chicken breasts.
  • Adjust the amount of pickle juice based on your preferred level of tanginess.
  • For a lower-fat version, substitute greek yogurt in place of sour cream and mayonnaise.
  • This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to add chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra protein and texture.