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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Crunchy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad for Easy Meal Prep Delight

This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad balances creamy indulgence with a refreshing crunch, ideal for lunch prep or casual dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast Shredded or diced, rotisserie chicken recommended.
For Crunch and Flavor
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles Finely chopped.
  • 1 medium Firm Sweet Apple Fuji or Honeycrisp preferred.
  • 1 cup Celery Thinly sliced.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper (Red/Orange) Finely diced.
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Pistachios Chopped roughly.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Minced finely.
For Creaminess and Zest
  • 1/2 cup Light Mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt Choose based on preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Pickle Brine Add gradually to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
Herbs and Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Or 1 teaspoon dried dill.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt To taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and combine with dill pickles, apple, celery, and bell pepper in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayo or yogurt, pickle brine, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and veggie mixture, stirring gently to coat all ingredients.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with additional pickle brine or salt.
  5. Transfer the salad to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve chilled on toasted sourdough, in lettuce wraps, or over mixed greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep. Ensure all ingredients are finely chopped for even texture. Always chill before serving for the best flavor.

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