Description
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful dish that combines tender rotisserie chicken with the zesty crunch of dill pickles, fresh herbs, and a smooth dressing made from sour cream and mayo. Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or as a refreshing appetizer, this salad comes together quickly and offers a delightful twist on traditional chicken salad.
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 fresh dill
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Add the Chicken Salad Ingredients: Add the diced rotisserie chicken, finely diced dill pickles, pickle relish, thinly sliced green onions, chopped parsley, and dill to the dressing mixture.
- Mix: Stir gently until all ingredients are well coated and evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning by adding more salt and pepper if needed to suit your preference.
- Serve: Serve the dill pickle chicken salad chilled on croissants, in lettuce wraps, over a bed of greens, or as an appetizer on cucumber slices for a refreshing bite.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.
- For extra tang, add a bit more pickle juice or lemon juice.
- This salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Swap mayo for Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
- Fresh herbs like parsley and dill enhance the salad’s brightness.
