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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

A creamy, tangy chicken salad made with dill pickles, fresh herbs, and a bold pickle-infused dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Chicken Salad
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 0.75 cup dill pickles chopped
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp mustard Dijon or yellow
  • 2 tbsp pickle juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 0.5 cup celery diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion minced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Add cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Stir in chopped pickles, celery, onion, and fresh dill.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over chicken mixture and gently mix until combined.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Chill for 20 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

For best results, use cold chicken and chill before serving.