Made with classic dill pickles and crunchy green onions, this dill pickle chicken salad recipe is the ultimate high protein meal prep-friendly lunch. It comes together in just minutes and can be enjoyed with crackers, in a wrap, with veggies, or on a sandwich - the possibilities are endless! My favorite way is to eat it with dill pickle chips - let me know in the comments what your favorite way to eat this chicken salad is!
dill pickle chicken salad highlights
- It's SO fast to make thanks to everything just getting mixed together in one big bowl. And when I need it really fast, I use canned chicken!
- It's awesome for meal prepping. You can make a double or triple batch and enjoy it all week.
- Dill pickle is just plain fun! This simple dill pickle chicken salad brings all the flavor of this tasty snack in a high protein meal.
I've never been much of a pickle person until the dill pickle salad mix hit the market. I saw it pop up on social media and knew I needed to try it with crispy chicken nuggets.
Once I tried it, I never looked back and even went so far as to create my dill pickle salad dressing! So naturally, I needed to use this to make another chicken salad so my gyro chicken salad isn't lonely!
The result is this dill pickle chicken salad that is a super quick and tasty high-protein lunch!
ingredient notes & substitutions
All substitutions are a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted. See recipe card for quantities.
- Chicken: I like to use canned chicken because it's super fast and convenient - don't knock it till ya try it! You can use any rotisserie chicken or cook your own too.
- Pickles: You need classic dill pickles - both the pickles and the juice! For a spicy kick, you can use spicy dill pickles.
- The dressing: To make it a creamy salad, grab plain Greek yogurt, a little mayo, and lemon juice.
- More flavorrrrr: To really nail the dill pickle flavor, I add more dried or fresh dill (duh), minced garlic, salt, and green onions (also for crunch because I don't like celery).
variations
- Make it dairy free: Swap the Greek yogurt for more mayo but also add more lemon and pickle juice to add back that tang.
- Add more veggies: Feel free to mix and match veggies like bell peppers, cucumbers, or onions.
- Add bacon: Because why not? The salty crunch is delish in this healthy dill pickle salad!
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
how to make it
Be sure to scroll to the recipe card for the full dill pickle chicken salad recipe!
- Dice everything small.
- Mix it all together and enjoy!
quick recipe video
helpful tips
- Dice it small: The key to a great chicken salad is to make sure everything is bite-sized!
- Use cold chicken: If you're cooking your own chicken, it' should be cold's best if it's cold before mixing. If the chicken is warm, it can make the Greek yogurt kind of weird.
- Add the salt last: This is super important because every pickle will have a slightly different flavor profile. By mixing and tasting everything before adding salt, then you can add salt as needed.
ways to eat a chicken salad
- In a sandwich (bread, croissant, roll)
- With crackers (Simple mills almond flour is my favorite)
- With dill pickle chips (my go-to!)
- In a wrap
- With veggies like carrots and cucumber slices
common questions
Yes, really any type of pickle you enjoy will work just fine.
If it's too gooey, you can add a bit more chicken (if you have it). Otherwise, you can add crushed chickpeas or white beans to absorb some of the extra liquid.
how to store & meal prep it
fridge
Store this chicken salad in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
frozen
You can freeze this chicken salad for up to 3 months. Just thaw it in the fridge overnight. The Greek yogurt might seperate a bit when thawed, so just give it a stir before enjoying.
meal prep
The best part of this chicken salad is that you can make a double batch to enjoy for lunch or as a snack. To travel with it, just keep it seperate from any crackers or green you're serving it with.
You can also make it into a sandwich and place a large butter lettuce leaf (or similar) between the chicken salad and each piece of bread to keep the bread from getting soggy.
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Recipe
Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 12.5 oz can of chicken can use any shredded chicken
- ½ c dill pickles about 3, diced into ¼" cubes
- 1 tablespoon Juice from pickles
- ¼ c Greek yogurt plain
- 2 tablespoon mayo
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoon dill dried or fresh, minced
- ¼ c scallions/green onions about 3 stocks thinly sliced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine everything except the salt in a large bowl.
- Taste and add salt as needed. If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more chicken or slightly mashed chickpeas.Enjoy with dill pickle chips, crackers, in a wrap, on a bed of lettuce, or in a sandwich.
Video
Notes
variations
- Make it dairy free: Swap the Greek yogurt for more mayo but also add more lemon and pickle juice to add back that tang.
- Add more veggies: Feel free to mix and match veggies like bell peppers, cucumbers, or onions.
- Add bacon: Because why not? The salty crunch is delish in this healthy dill pickle salad!
helpful tips
- Dice it small: The key to a great chicken salad is to make sure everything is bite-sized!
- Use cold chicken: If you're cooking your own chicken, it' should be cold's best if it's cold before mixing. If the chicken is warm, it can make the Greek yogurt kind of weird.
- Add the salt last: This is super important because every pickle will have a slightly different flavor profile. By mixing and tasting everything before adding salt, then you can add salt as needed.
how to store & meal prep it
fridge
Store this chicken salad in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.frozen
You can freeze this chicken salad for up to 3 months. Just thaw it in the fridge overnight. The Greek yogurt might seperate a bit when thawed, so just give it a stir before enjoying.meal prep
The best part of this chicken salad is that you can make a double batch to enjoy for lunch or as a snack. To travel with it, just keep it seperate from any crackers or green you're serving it with. You can also make it into a sandwich and place a large butter lettuce leaf (or similar) between the chicken salad and each piece of bread to keep the bread from getting soggy.Nutrition
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