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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

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 Chicken salad with pickles is nothing new, but our Dill Pickle Chicken Salad takes it to the next level with the perfect combination of flavors and textures all in a creamy, tangy dressing. No shortage of pickles in this one!

Dill pickle chicken salad on croissant on white plate.

Ingredient Notes:

Ingredients for dill pickle chicken salad recipe.

Step by Step Instructions:

Ingredients for dill pickle chicken salad in glass mixing bowl.

Combine: To get started you’ll simply add the already cooked, shredded chicken to a mixing bowl along with the hard boiled eggs, pickles, pecans, and red onion.

Dressing for chicken salad in mixing bowl.

Dressing: Add the mayo, dill, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper to a small bowl and whisk together until well combined.

Chicken salad with mix-ins and dressing in bowl.

Finish: Add the dressing to the bowl with the chicken and stir well to combine. Add more mayo if you prefer a wetter chicken salad. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if needed.

Chicken salad topped with dill pickles in white bowl.

Serve: This is delicious on a piece of bread (try it toasted!) or a croissant. It also makes a great dip for crackers. Keep it low carb and enjoy with a fork or in a lettuce wrap.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups chicken cooked, shredded, and cold from the fridge
  • 2 large hard boiled eggs chopped
  • ½ cup chopped dill pickles
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar see note
  • ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cracked pepper more to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add the chicken, boiled eggs, pickles, pecans, and red onion to a mixing bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise, dill, dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
  • Add the mayo to the chicken and stir to combine. Add additional mayo if you prefer a more wet chicken salad.
  • Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Serve on your choice of bread or with crackers or a lettuce wrap.