Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Tangy chicken salad made with Greek yogurt, chopped dill pickles and a splash of pickle juice. Serve it in lettuce cups, on toast or in a wrap.

  • 4 servings
  • Prep 10 min
  • Ready in 25 min
  • About 25 g protein
A white bowl of creamy chicken salad with diced pickles and celery on lettuce leaves

Here's the perfect recipe to give you a good reason to open that pickle jar!

Serving Ideas

  • Spoon onto romaine or butter lettuce leaves
  • Pile on top of whole grain toast or a rice cake
  • Serve alongside sliced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes for a light plate
  • Wrap in a whole wheat tortilla with spinach for an easy wrap

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories
140
Protein
25 g

Serving: 1/4 of the recipe. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, pickle juice, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Stir in chicken, pickles, celery, and onion.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings. If you love pickles, splash in a little more pickle juice!
  4. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving to let the flavors mingle.
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