Description
Enjoy a protein-packed twist on a classic chicken salad with the tangy goodness of dill pickles in every bite. This High Protein Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the salad:
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (You can also use canned chicken)
- 1/2 cup Dill pickles, diced
- 1/4 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup Celery, finely diced
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup Plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Light mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Pickle juice (from the jar)
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced dill pickles, red onion, and celery. Mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, pickle juice, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or pickle juice if desired.
- Serve the chicken salad chilled on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, wrap, or with crackers. Enjoy!
Notes
- This chicken salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg