Dill Pickle Chicken Salad – loaded with fresh herbs, dill pickles, red onion, and a splash of pickle juice for extra flavor. If you love dill pickles, this one’s for you!
It feels like pickles are really having a moment. And they have been for a while now! And honestly? I feel like they deserve it. They’re crunchy, they’re salty, and they make the perfect little snack.
But. Pickles aren’t just for snacking… they’re also a delicious addition to so many different recipes! From Dill Pickle Pinwheels to Dill Pickle Coleslaw, pickles pack a punch and add so much flavor into every bite.
And this Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is proof. I originally saw the idea at a local deli and obviously had to try it. And once I did? I knew I could make it even better.
Because the key to a good Pickle Chicken Salad is balance. Which is why I added fresh parsley, fresh dill, and just a splash of pickle juice. Resulting in a perfectly balanced, perfectly delicious chicken salad I literally ate straight from the bowl.
what you’ll need for this recipe
Chicken – 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken. I used rotisserie, but you can use any type.
Pickles – 3/4 cup chopped dill pickles. I used petite dill pickles because they’re the crunchiest, but any of your favorite dill pickles will work well in this recipe. Add a splash of pickle juice for extra flavor!
Red onion – 2 Tablespoons finely chopped red onion adds delicious flavor and pairs perfectly with the other flavors in this chicken salad.
Dill & Parsley – I used a combination of fresh dill and fresh parsley for delicious flavor and a pop of freshness. Use any fresh herbs you have on hand!
Mayo – 1/2 cup mayo adds delicious creaminess. Use more or less to taste!
Dijon – Dijon mustard adds a delicious finishing touch to this recipe. Substitute any type of brown or yellow mustard.
how to make dill pickle chicken salad
Prep the ingredients. Chop the chicken, pickles, onion, and fresh herbs.
Combine & mix. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later.
Recipe Variations
- Substitute Greek yogurt for all or some of the mayo
- Use any type of pickles in place of dill pickles
- Substitute green onions for the red onions
- Use any combination of fresh herbs
- Add additional veggies, such as chopped bell pepper, avocado, cucumbers or tomatoes
- Add chopped hard boiled eggs
- Add chopped ham or bacon for extra flavor
- Make it spicy by adding jalapeños, hot sauce or cayenne pepper
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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken cooked & chopped
- 3/4 cup dill pickles chopped
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 Tablespoons red onion finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- Chop the chicken, pickles, red onion, and herbs.
- Combine all the ingredients into a bowl; mix well.
- Enjoy in a sandwich, as a dip, or on top of a salad.
Notes
Recipe Variations
- Substitute Greek yogurt for all or some of the mayo
- Use any type of pickles in place of dill pickles
- Substitute green onions for the red onions
- Use any combination of fresh herbs
- Add additional veggies, such as chopped bell pepper, avocado, cucumbers or tomatoes
- Add chopped hard boiled eggs
- Add chopped ham or bacon for extra flavor
- Make it spicy by adding jalapeños, hot sauce or cayenne pepper
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