This creamy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is packed with tangy flavor and crunch! 🥒 Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or scooped with crackers. So easy! 💚
Best Chicken Salad Recipe
Looking for the best chicken salad recipe that’s full of bold flavor and ready in minutes? This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is creamy, crunchy, and loaded with zippy dill pickle goodness. It’s perfect for quick lunch ideas or meal prep and is one of our favorite cheap lunch ideas for busy days. Whether you serve it on a croissant, in a wrap, or with crackers, this chicken salad is a fun twist on a classic that will have everyone asking for seconds.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in 10 minutes with simple ingredients
- Full of tangy dill pickle flavor
- Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or snack plates
- Budget-friendly and great for leftovers
- Ideal for meal prep and quick lunch ideas
🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions
- mayonnaise – use your favorite kind.
- greek yogurt – sour cream can be used instead
- dill pickle juice
- garlic powder
- salt
- ground black pepper
- cooked chicken, diced or shredded – canned chicken works if drained well
- dill pickles, diced
- red onion, finely diced. White or yellow can also be used.
- fresh dill – use 1 teaspoon dried dill if needed
✨ Variations
- Add shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese for extra flavor
- Stir in chopped celery for crunch
- Mix in a spoonful of Dijon mustard for a flavor boost
- Swap pickles for pickled jalapeños if you like it spicy
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🔥 Tips
- Chill before serving to let the flavors develop for one of the best chicken salad recipes.
- Use high-quality pickles for the best taste. You want crispy pickles for this recipe.
- Make it low-carb or keto-friendly by serving in lettuce cups or with low-carb bread/wraps.
- Double the recipe to feed a crowd or for meal prep.
❓ FAQs
Yes, it actually tastes better after chilling for a bit. Make it up to 2 days in advance.
Absolutely. It’s a great way to save time and use up leftovers.
Yes, just be sure to drain it well before mixing it into the salad.
No, freezing is not recommended. The mayo base can separate once thawed.
Use crunchy dill pickles for the best flavor. Avoid bread and butter pickles unless you want a sweeter profile.
Yes, as long as it stays chilled. Use an insulated bag with an ice pack to keep it fresh.
Yes! This recipe uses affordable, simple ingredients like cooked chicken and pantry staples, making it one of the best cheap lunch ideas that’s still full of flavor.
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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Equipment
- mixing bowl (large and small)
- airtight container (for storage)
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
- 1 cup dill pickles diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, pickle juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the chicken, pickles, red onion, and fresh dill. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.❄️ FREEZING
Not recommended – the mayonnaise may separate when thawed.💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Use high-quality dill pickles for the best flavor.
- Canned chicken works in a pinch – just drain it well.
- Substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt if preferred.
- You can use 1 teaspoon of dried dill instead of fresh.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
Serve leftovers in sandwiches, wraps, over salad greens, or with crackers.Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
I’m Jamie, a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!
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