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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Delicious Dill Pickle Chicken Salad for a Quick Crunchy Lunch

This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a quick, tangy, and crunchy meal featuring protein-rich ingredients and low carbs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded or chopped
  • ¾ cup dill pickles roughly chopped
  • ½ cup celery finely chopped
  • cup fresh dill minced
For the Dressing
  • cup plain Greek yogurt creamy base
  • cup mayonnaise or use avocado oil mayo
  • 2 tablespoons grainy mustard rich flavor booster
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard rich flavor booster
  • 1 medium lemon zest and juice
  • to taste teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preparing your ingredients: shred or chop the rotisserie chicken, chop the dill pickles, chop the celery, and mince the fresh dill.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grainy mustard, Dijon mustard, and the zest and juice of the lemon. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add the prepared chicken, chopped dill pickles, celery, and fresh dill to the bowl. Toss gently until evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Taste and season the salad with salt as needed, mixing again to enhance the flavor.
  5. For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 2.5gProtein: 28gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added crunch, consider adding chopped almonds or sunflower seeds. Allow chilling for at least 15 minutes for better flavor melding.

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