Calling all my dill pickle lovers! This Dill Pickle Chicken salad is so good and always a hit๐๐ป๐๐ป! It is such an easy recipe when you are short on time and perfect to prepare for ahead of time for a group. It’s also one of those recipes that you can kind of just wing it and not measure… so you can’t go wrong with this one!
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is one of those easy recipes that just hits the spot. Itโs simple, itโs crunchy, and has just the right amount of tang from those dill pickles we all love. Think of it as a zesty upgrade to your classic chicken salad.
Know what’s even better? You only need a handful of ingredients, and chances are you already have most of them in your fridge. Itโs the kind of recipe thatโs perfect for meal prep during the week, but also just as welcome served up at a Saturday tailgate or a Sunday afternoon on the lake.
Dill Pickle Chicken Ingredients
When it comes to the chicken, you can use leftover chicken breast, rotisserie, or make fresh – anything works. Measure with your heart with the mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
When it comes to dill pickles, highly recommend Grillo’s Classic Dill!
The mustard is a dill pickle mustard that is a household favorite! Trader Joe’s has the best dill pickle mustard. If you don’t have that available – mix yellow mustard with a sprinkle of dried dill.
Mix all together and pair with your favorite wraps, crackers, or bread!
Tips & Serving Ideas
- Croissant Sandwiches: Nothing says โspecial lunchโ like a flaky croissant stuffed with chicken salad.
- Snack Board Style: Scoop it onto a tray with crackers, cheese cubes, and fresh veggies for an easy gathering spread.
- Lake Day Lunch: Pack it in a cooler and enjoy by the waterโit holds up great!
- Tailgate Twist: Serve it as a dip with kettle chips. Trust me, it disappears fast.
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is proof that you donโt need fancy ingredients to make something everyone will come back for seconds of. Itโs creamy, crunchy, tangy, and just plain goodโthe way recipes are meant to be.
Check out more small plates & bites for other recipe ideas!
Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts chopped
- 2 stalks of celery chopped
- 1/4 cup dill pickles chopped
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1-2 tsp dill pickle mustard * you can also just do yellow mustard and add dill
- 1/2 tsp salt (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine your chopped chicken, celery, and pickles.
- Stir in the mayo and mustard until itโs creamy and well mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for about 20 minutes if you can waitโit lets the flavors mingle.
- Serve on a croissant, sandwich bread, crackers, or in lettuce wraps.
