Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
This dill pickle chicken salad is a quick and easy recipe made with shredded chicken, crunchy dill pickles, Greek yogurt and fresh dill for a creamy, tangy, high-protein meal.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt I used full-fat
- 2 Tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 Tablespoon fresh dill chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- ¼ cup diced red onion
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the yogurt, pickle juice, fresh dill, Dijon, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined.½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 Tablespoons pickle juice, ½ Tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 Tablespoon fresh dill, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Add the chicken, dill pickles and red onion to the bowl.2 cups shredded chicken, ¼ cup diced red onion, ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- Stir until everything is evenly coated and combined. If the mixture seems a little dry, add an extra spoonful of Greek yogurt to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30–60 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy on its own, in a sandwich or wrap, or over greens for an easy high-protein meal.
Notes
- Adjust consistency as needed: If the salad thickens in the fridge, just stir in a splash of pickle juice or a spoonful of yogurt before serving.
- Let it chill: This salad tastes even better after 30–60 minutes in the fridge once the flavors have had time to meld.
- Pickle preference matters: Stick with crisp, tangy dill pickles for the best flavor and texture. Avoid sweet pickles as they’ll change the overall taste.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/3 recipe | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 860mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g