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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Published: May 28, 2022 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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My Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is made with shredded chicken, celery, green onion, and pickles tossed in a creamy dill pickle dressing.

dill pickle chicken salad on a croissant

When I say pickles are one of my favorite foods I am not exaggerating. I eat a few a day and love them.

I love making recipes that I can add my favorite crunchy salty snack in. My Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is one of my favorites. You may think, "chicken salad with pickles?" Trust me- it is delicious!

I also love this recipe because it is super easy, and I can use leftover rotisserie or shredded chicken making it a breeze to put together.

This salad is great for lunch or a meal on the go. I also love to make it and have it on hand during the summer for a busy night or when it gets too hot to cook.

dill pickle chicken salad on a croissant

Ingredients

  • shredded cooked chicken
  • green onions
  • dill pickles
  • celery
  • mayonnaise
  • sour cream
  • pickle juice from the jar
  • dried dill
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • black pepper

What Type of Pickles?

I like to use a nice crunchy dill pickle. I love mine tart and sour. You can even use dill relish. If you use relish I would use ½ cup and not a full cup. You can always add more relish.

I do not recommend sweet relish for this recipe. I am not a fan of sweet pickle, and prefer a salty pickle for my Dill Pickle Chicken Salad.

dill pickle chicken salad in a bowl

Instructions

  1. In a medium covered bowl, add chicken, onion, pickles, and celery. Gently mix to combine.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the mayo, sour cream, pickle juice, dill, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Combine the dressing with the chicken and gently stir.
  4. Cover and store in the fridge to chill for at least an hour. To store, keep covered in the fridge 3-4 days.

Tips for Making Chicken Salad

I love to use rotisserie chicken, but you can use chicken cooked and shredded at home as well.

Green yogurt is a good sub for mayo, or using half mayo and half yogurt to lighten up the chicken salad.

Letting the chicken salad sit in the fridge is key to making the flavors blend together.

Storing Chicken Salad

Store the chicken salad covered in the fridge for 3-5 days.

I do not typically like to freeze this recipe because I have found the dressing separates. I recommend freezing the chicken alone and then adding the dressing after it thaws.

dill pickle chicken salad on a croissant held in hand

Looking For More Pickle Recipes?

Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Crispy Spicy Pickle Chicken Sandwich

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad With Ham

Pickle Wrap Dip

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dill pickle chicken salad on a croissant

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Fridge Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
  • ⅓ cup sliced green onions
  • 1 cup chopped dill pickles
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 ½ tablespoon pickle juice from the jar
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium covered bowl, add chicken, onion, pickles, and celery. Gently mix to combine.
  • In a small bowl, mix the mayo, sour cream, pickle juice, dill, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Combine the dressing with the chicken and gently stir.
  • Cover and store in the fridge to chill for at least an hour. To store, keep covered in the fridge 3-4 days.
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  1. Karen's Kitchen Stories

    May 29, 2022 at 12:48 pm

    I love the twist that dill pickles add to this chicken salad. Can't wait to try it.

    Reply
  2. Jolene

    May 30, 2022 at 6:37 am

    What a perfect summertime lunch! Love dill pickles!

    Reply
  3. Karen (Back Road Journal)

    June 06, 2022 at 11:39 am

    I'll take a dill pickle over a sweet one any day. Your chicken salad sandwich certainly looks good.

    Reply
  4. Jennifer

    June 14, 2022 at 5:00 am

    This chicken salad is right up my alley! It looks amazing and with dill pickles in it you can’t go wrong

    Reply

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