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The Ultimate Creamy & Crunchy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad (No-Cook Lunch Prep)

A mound of creamy dill pickle chicken salad mixed with red onion and celery, garnished with fresh dill.
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Make this flavorful, tangy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad quickly. This recipe uses shredded chicken, crisp pickles, and a balanced creamy dressing featuring Greek yogurt for a high protein, no-cook lunch option perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the chopped dill pickles, diced celery, and minced red onion to the bowl with the chicken.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, dill pickle juice, Dijon mustard, dried dill weed, black pepper, and salt until smooth. This creates your tangy dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
  5. Use a spatula or spoon to gently fold all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated. Avoid overmixing to keep the salad crunchy.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust salt or pickle juice if needed for your preferred tanginess.
  7. Cover the bowl and chill the Dill Pickle Chicken Salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Serve cold on croissants, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers for a quick chicken salad meal prep lunch.

Notes

  • For a low carb chicken salad option, serve this mixture inside crisp butter lettuce cups or hollowed-out bell peppers.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute the Greek yogurt entirely with additional mayonnaise.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for the fastest preparation time, making this a true no cook chicken salad.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days for easy meal prep.

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