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Bowl of dill pickle chicken salad on a wooden picnic table

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

This dill pickle chicken salad is creamy, tangy, and packed with crunch. Perfect for a picnic table lunch break, it comes together in minutes and tastes even better the next day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced (about 1 rotisserie chicken)
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle brine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped pickles, celery, and red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and pickle brine until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Fold in the fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remember that pickles and brine add salt, so go easy at first.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Stir again before serving. Serve cold or at room temperature.