Description
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a creamy, tangy, and refreshing dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Featuring tender rotisserie chicken mixed with dill pickles, pickle relish, and fresh herbs, all coated in a zesty dressing made from sour cream, mayo, and Dijon mustard. Serve it on croissants, lettuce wraps, or as an appetizer to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 3 cups diced rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup finely diced dill pickles
- 1/4 cup pickle relish
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons finely diced parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely diced dill
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add the Chicken Salad Ingredients: To the prepared dressing, add the diced rotisserie chicken, finely diced dill pickles, pickle relish, thinly sliced green onions, chopped parsley, and chopped dill.
- Mix: Stir the ingredients gently until everything is thoroughly coated with the dressing and evenly mixed.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the salad and add more salt and pepper if needed to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve: Serve the dill pickle chicken salad chilled on croissants, wrapped in lettuce leaves, over a bed of fresh greens, or as a tasty appetizer spooned onto cucumber slices.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped celery or walnuts.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- Make ahead: The salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a quick meal prep option.
- If you prefer a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
