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Easy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe

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This Easy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a quick and flavorful dish combining shredded rotisserie chicken with tangy dill pickles, a creamy homemade ranch cottage cheese dressing, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a light lunch or snack, it can be served on wheat bread, butter lettuce, or gluten-free crackers for a versatile, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Chicken Salad

  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 3/4 cup chopped dill pickles (I used Grillos)
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped yellow sweet onion
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Cottage Cheese Ranch Dressing

  • 1 cup 2% cottage cheese (I love Good Culture)
  • 2 tbsp ranch seasoning (homemade or store bought, I like Simply Organic brand)
  • 1-2 tbsp milk of choice (+ more to thin out)
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • 5-6 pickle slices (hamburger slices from Grillos)
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill

To Serve

  • Butter lettuce leaves, wheat bread, or gluten-free crackers

Instructions

  1. Make the Dressing: In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the 2% cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, milk, pickle juice, pickle slices, and fresh dill. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency. Chill while preparing the salad.
  2. Prepare the Chicken Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped dill pickles, green onions, and sweet onion. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and a few generous spoonfuls of the prepared dressing. Mix well, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more dressing if needed for desired creaminess.
  3. Assemble and Garnish: Serve the chicken salad in butter lettuce cups, on wheat bread with a leaf of lettuce, or with gluten-free crackers. Garnish generously with pickle slices, diced pickles, and fresh dill to highlight the dill pickle flavor.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and great flavor.
  • Adjust dressing thickness with milk to suit your preference.
  • Fresh dill enhances the pickle flavor but can be substituted with dried dill if needed.
  • The salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Serve with your preferred bread or crackers to keep it gluten-free or low-carb.

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