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Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe

4.9 from 54 reviews

A creamy and flavorful chicken salad made with shredded cooked chicken, dill pickles, and a tangy dressing of Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs. Perfect served on toast, crackers, or in lettuce cups for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 2/3 cup diced dill pickles

Dressing

  • 1 tsp dried chives
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably Hellmann’s)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Place the shredded cooked chicken, minced red onion, and diced dill pickles into a large bowl, forming the base of your chicken salad.
  2. Mix the Dressing Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, dried chives, dried dill, fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Salad Ingredients and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Your chicken salad is ready to serve. Enjoy it on toast, in sandwiches, with crackers, in lettuce cups, or on top of a green salad for a versatile and delicious meal.

Notes

  • Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust the amount of pickle relish to your preferred level of sweetness and tang.
  • For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with additional Greek yogurt.
  • Chilling the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving enhances the flavors.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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