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Zesty Dill Pickle Chicken Salad – The Ultimate Recipe

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This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a delightful twist on a classic dish, bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or potlucks, it’s a must-try for any chicken salad lover!

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup finely diced dill pickles
  • 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise (or light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, or plant-based mayonnaise)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1–2 tablespoons pickle juice (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. If you haven't already, shred or dice your cooked chicken into small, uniform pieces. Ensure the chicken is completely cooled.
  2. Finely dice your dill pickles, celery, and mince your red onion. Chop your fresh dill.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice (if using), salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
  4. Add the prepared chicken, diced dill pickles, diced celery, minced red onion, and chopped fresh dill to the bowl with the dressing.
  5. Using a spatula or large spoon, gently fold all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
  6. Taste your chicken salad and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
  7. For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes, or for a few hours.

Nutrition

Keywords: For perfectly cooked chicken, poach in water or broth. Don't be shy with the pickle juice for extra flavor. If the salad is too dry after chilling, stir in more mayonnaise or pickle juice.

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