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Get your taste buds ready and whip together this easy-to-make Dill Pickle Chicken Salad. It’s absolutely packed with flavor and perfect for enjoying on bread, in a wrap, on a salad, or with your favorite chips!

Delicious and easy healthy dill pickle chicken salad
Wondering what to use for your next meal prep dish? Look no further. This dill pickle chicken salad is jam-packed with the most delicious ingredients, and its versatility makes it perfect for meal prep! You can switch it up every day of the week, enjoying it first as a sandwich, then on a salad, and then in a wrap!
I love to whip this together and keep it in the fridge as an easy-to-grab snack. It’s perfect for enjoying with chips, and the high protein makes it a filling snack that keeps you satiated until mealtime. Let’s dive in!
Ingredients in dill pickle chicken salad
This recipe utilizes flavor-rich ingredients. With pickles, pickle brine, and relish, you’re already off to a tasty start! Then, take things a step further with red onion, Greek yogurt, garlic, and more.
- Chicken: First up for this dill pickle chicken salad, you will need three large cooked chicken breasts. This is going to make enough for 10 1/2 cup servings.
- Pickles: Next, you need 1 cup of diced fresh dill pickles. Use your favorite brand.
- Pickle brine: Follow the diced pickles with 2 tbsp of pickle brine. This is the dill pickle juice that comes in the pickle jar.
- Sweet relish: 1/2 cup of sweet pickle relish will create the most delicious flavor.
- Celery: Follow the sweet relish with 1/2 cup of diced celery to add a nice crunch.
- Red onion: Then, do the same with 1/2 cup of diced red onion. This single ingredient adds a world of flavor to the dish.
- Greek yogurt: Next up, you will need 1 cup of 5% plain Greek yogurt. Be sure itโs plain โ you donโt want strawberry-flavored chicken salad!
- Mayonnaise: Add 1/4 cup of mayonnaise. This is going to create the perfect chicken salad texture.
- Salt & pepper: Follow that with 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of pepper.
- Garlic powder: Last but not least, finish off the dill pickle chicken salad with 1/2 tsp of garlic powder.
Feel free to throw in green onions for an extra flavor addition!
Tools needed to make this chicken salad with dill relish
To make this chicken salad, you will need a fork or food processor, a large mixing bowl, and a stirring utensil. You will also need measuring cups in the following sizes: 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup.
How to make this dill pickle chicken salad recipe
This easy chicken salad recipe comes together so easily! Total prep time is only about 10 minutes.
Begin by finely shredding the chicken, and then add it to a food processor and pulse for 10 seconds. If preferred, you can shred it by hand with a fork.
Add the shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl, and then add the entire ingredient list. Mix together until everything is well combined.
Serve on bread to make sandwiches, or enjoy with potato chips, in a wrap, or on salad!
Recipe Tips
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Absolutely! Though the ingredient list includes chicken breasts, a rotisserie chicken works just as well. This is a great idea, as it’s very easy to shred!
What side dishes go with chicken sandwiches?
So many types of side dishes can be paired with chicken salad sandwiches. Think mac and cheese, veggies, fries, or even salad!
Is chicken salad actually healthy?
Chicken salad is low-carb and filled with nutrient-rich ingredients like celery, red onion, Greek yogurt, and of course, chicken! It is protein-packed and contains fiber and other vitamins.
Storing leftovers
Leftover chicken salad should be transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge. Enjoy within about 3 days.
If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!
Ready for some more protein-packed chicken recipes? Here are some favorites to try!
- Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls
- Hot Honey Cornflake Chicken Nuggets
- Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza
- Chicken Ceasar Wrap Recipe
All recipes by Erin Morrissey and Photos by Sierra Inn
Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Get your taste buds ready and whip together this easy-to-make Dill Pickle Chicken Salad. It’s absolutely packed with flavor and perfect for enjoying on bread, in a wrap, on a salad, or with your favorite chips!
Ingredients
- 3 large cooked chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced pickles
- 2 tbsp pickle brine
- 1/2 cup sweet relish
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup 5% plain greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- To finely shred chicken, add to food processor and pulse for 10 seconds. Alternatively shred by hand.
- Add shredded chicken to a large bowl, and then add entire ingredient list. Mix all together until well combined.
- Serve on bread, with chips, in a wrap, or on a salad!
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Katie Anderson says
I make this chicken salad almost every week! It is so good and so easy to make.
Erin says
Hi Katie, so happy you loved it!! ๐
Ashley Wilder says
Love this and make it regularly. Perfect ratios and great taste!
Erin says
Hi Ashley, so happy you loved it so much!! ๐
Christine says
My husband and I love this recipe! Itโs been on repeat since we found it ๐ we love it with Grilloโs pickles!
Erin says
Hi Christine, so glad you both love it so much! ๐
Audrey Banzhaf says
So delicious!
Erin says
Hi Audrey, so happy you loved it! ๐
Kimberley Erickson says
So easy and so delicious!
Erin says
Hi Kimberley, so happy you loved it!!
Kaitlin says
Huge fan of Erinโs chicken salad recipes!! And a pickle version, come on! Itโs perfection!
Erin says
Hi Kaitlin, so glad you loved it! ๐
Bern says
One of my favorite go to recipes for lunch for the week! I make it all the time. Last night I tweaked it a little based off what ingredients I had and it was still delicious! Another 5 stars!
Erin says
Hi Bern, so happy you loved it!! ๐
Lauren says
We are chicken salad people in my house. And this is the best chicken salad EVER. The sweet relish really is such a game changer… also the pickle juice! I could eat this for lunch every day. We had it on a sandwich and over spinach. Delicious both ways!
Erin says
Hi Lauren, so glad you all loved it so much!!
Chelsea Dmytriw says
Prefect for lunches for the week! Easy to make and delicious ! Highly recommend.
Erin says
Hi Chelsea, so glad you enjoyed it!!