Description
Dill pickle chicken salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken with crunchy dill pickles and a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners, this salad delivers a satisfying crunch and delicious taste in every bite. Ideal for meal prep or enjoying on its own, it?s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- ? cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- ? cup finely chopped fresh dill
- ? cup finely chopped red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Poach the chicken breasts in simmering salted water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Allow to cool before shredding.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) with salt, pepper, and fresh dill.
- Add the shredded chicken, diced pickles, and red onion to the dressing mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to let flavors meld.
- Enjoy on a bed of greens or as a sandwich filling with extra pickles on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg