Description
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a tangy and flavorful twist on the classic chicken salad, featuring dill pickles, fresh herbs, and a creamy dressing. Packed with protein from rotisserie chicken, it’s a perfect lunch, appetizer, or snack that’s quick to make and easy to customize for different dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups diced rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup finely diced dill pickles
- 1/4 cup pickle relish
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons finely diced parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely diced dill
Instructions
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Make the Dressing:
- In a large bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, garlic powder, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
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Add the Chicken Salad Ingredients:
- Add diced rotisserie chicken, dill pickles, pickle relish, green onions, parsley, and dill to the dressing.
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Mix:
- Stir gently until all ingredients are well-coated.
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Taste and Adjust:
- Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
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Serve:
- Serve on croissants, in lettuce wraps, over greens, or as an appetizer on cucumber slices.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, serve the salad in lettuce wraps or on cucumber slices.
- Add extra crunch by incorporating chopped celery or apples.
- Make it spicy by adding a small amount of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Dairy-Free: Substitute sour cream and mayo with dairy-free alternatives, like coconut cream and vegan mayo.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~300 kcal
