Description
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful dish perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over lettuce. Made with shredded cooked chicken, dill pickles, and a zesty cream cheese-based dressing infused with dill pickle juice and dried dill, this salad is a quick and satisfying meal or snack option.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 4 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
Dressing
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- ¾ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Chicken Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded or chopped cooked chicken with the diced dill pickles and sliced green onions. Mix gently to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed without mashing the pickles.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with mayonnaise and dill pickle juice. Stir in dried dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until you achieve a smooth and creamy dressing.
- Mix Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture. Using a spatula, gently fold everything together until all pieces of chicken and pickles are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill to Meld Flavors: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. If short on time, refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.
- Serve: Scoop the chilled chicken salad onto croissants, sandwich rolls, or crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh, tasty meal.
- Store Leftovers: Place any leftover chicken salad in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breasts, rotisserie chicken, or leftover chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of dill pickle juice depending on your preferred tanginess.
- Feel free to add celery or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
- This salad is best consumed within 3 days of preparation.
