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Easy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

easy dill pickle chicken salad recipe made easy at home. Creamy, tangy, and loaded with crunch, this dill pickle chicken salad comes together in 15 minutes fo
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast or thighs shredded or diced, cooled
  • 1 cup dill pickles finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup celery diced small
  • 1/4 cup red onion minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise real mayonnaise for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice from the jar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

  1. Finely chop the dill pickles, celery, and red onion. Place them in a large mixing bowl along with the shredded or diced cooked chicken. Add the fresh dill and give everything a quick toss to distribute.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed — you can add a pinch more salt or extra pickle juice for more tang.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and fold gently until everything is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight) to let the flavors meld.
  4. Spoon the chilled chicken salad onto your choice of serving vehicle — toasted sourdough, croissants, butter lettuce leaves, or simply with crackers. Garnish with extra fresh dill and a few thin pickle slices if desired.