Description
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful dish made with shredded chicken, dill pickles, and a smooth dressing combining cream cheese, mayonnaise, and dill pickle juice. Perfect for sandwiches, croissants, or served over fresh lettuce, this salad delivers a delightful balance of textures and savory pickle goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 4 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
Dressing
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- 3/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded or chopped cooked chicken, diced dill pickles, and sliced green onions. Mix gently to ensure an even distribution of the ingredients without breaking up the chicken too much.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and dill pickle juice. Stir in the dried dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy with all the spices well incorporated.
- Combine salad and dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together, making sure every piece of chicken and pickle is thoroughly coated in the creamy dressing for maximum flavor.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to a sealed container, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld beautifully. If short on time, chilling for 1 hour will still provide good flavor integration.
- Serve: Scoop the chilled chicken salad onto croissants, sandwich rolls, or over crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing and satisfying meal or snack.
- Store leftovers: Keep any remaining chicken salad in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and flavor.
Notes
- For the best texture, use cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken shredded finely.
- Dill pickle juice enhances the tanginess—adjust amount based on taste preferences.
- This salad can be served as a sandwich filling or as a standalone salad on greens.
- May substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to mix smoothly with other ingredients.
- Refrigerating allows the flavors to blend and develop for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
