Description
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a tangy and creamy dish combining shredded chicken, dill pickles, and a zesty dressing made with mayonnaise, pickle juice, and Dijon mustard. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner served as a sandwich filling, with crackers, or over a bed of lettuce.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the Main Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the chopped chicken, dill pickles, red onion, celery, and fresh dill until evenly combined.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle juice, and Dijon mustard until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Mix Dressing with Chicken: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until all ingredients are thoroughly coated with the dressing.
- Season and Chill: Add salt and black pepper to taste. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad as a sandwich filling, with crackers, or served over a fresh bed of lettuce for a refreshing meal.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- This recipe works great with leftover or rotisserie chicken, making it an excellent way to use up cooked chicken.
