Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
This Savory Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is creamy, tangy, and packed with crunchy pickles and tender chicken. A quick and easy high-protein recipe perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- ¾ cup dill pickles chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 –2 tablespoons pickle juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped celery
- Optional: fresh dill
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken and chopped dill pickles.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and pickle juice.
- Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add optional celery or fresh dill if desired.
- Mix gently until evenly combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes before serving.
- Stir and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
- Drain pickles well to prevent excess moisture.
- Adjust pickle juice for desired tanginess.
- Avoid overmixing to keep texture intact.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Not suitable for freezing.