Chicken Salad with Dill Pickles

This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is such a fun twist on classic chicken salad! It's creamy, tangy, crunchy, and packed with plenty of pickle flavor.

Welcome back to Merry About Town! Today, we’re whipping up a delicious and mouth-watering chicken salad.

Now, don’t get me wrong, this is no ordinary chicken salad: if you’re one for dill pickles, then buckle in, because this recipe is for you.

If you’re always looking to prepare a recipe ahead of time, this chicken salad will be your next favorite thing! Serve it piled onto your favorite bread, tucked into a croissant, wrapped in a tortilla, or simply scoop it onto crackers or lettuce for a lighter lunch. It's a great way to use leftover chicken, too!

What Makes This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad So Good?

Anyone who looks up “Dill Pickle Recipes” and lands on this one will be SO happy, mainly because the dill is such a standout flavor in this chicken salad. With ⅔ cup of chopped pickles and an extra teaspoon of dried dill, you get that unmistakable tangy dill flavor in every bite.

Instead of using only mayonnaise for the dressing, this recipe combines Greek yogurt with a smaller amount of mayonnaise. The Dijon mustard adds another layer of tanginess, while the red onion and pickles give the chicken salad plenty of crunch.

What Ingredients Do You Need to Make Dill Pickle Chicken Salad?

Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page for my full recipe card with exact measurements. In the meantime, gather the following:

• Cooked shredded chicken
• Dill Pickles
• Red onion
• Greek yogurt
• Mayonnaise
• Dijon mustard
• Dried dill
• Craisins

You can also season the chicken salad with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Just remember that dill pickles can already be fairly salty, so give everything a taste before adding much additional salt.

P.S.: Don't forget about to check out more of our different chicken salad recipes that we have on the blog!

What Kind of Chicken is Best for a Dill Pickle Chicken Salad?

What I love most about this recipe is that it makes good use of leftover chicken.

I love to go for any leftover rotisserie chicken that we have on-hand (it happens often in our household!).

Rotisserie chicken is especially convenient when you want to make this for a quick lunch. Simply remove the skin, shred the meat, and you're ready to go.

Sometimes, I’ll bake a couple of leftover chicken breasts that I didn’t use for a previous recipe, then shred them with a fork.

You can also use a combination of white and dark meat if that's what you prefer.

Can I Substitute the Greek Yogurt for Something Else?

Absolutely! The reason we add Greek yogurt to this chicken salad is to give it a creamy feel without having to use mayonnaise.

Another ingredient that would work well is sour cream, if you have that on-hand. It would add a tangier flavor, but would still be delicious, nonetheless.

Can You Add Pickle Juice to Dill Pickle Chicken Salad?

Absolutely! If you're a serious pickle lover, try adding a teaspoon or two of dill pickle juice to the dressing.

It will increase the pickle flavor while also thinning the dressing slightly. I would start with a small amount, stir everything together, and taste before adding more. Pickle juice can be quite salty and tangy, so a little goes a long way.

How Do You Make Dill Pickle Chicken Salad?

In a large bowl, shred the chicken add and Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and dried dill. Stir everything together until all ingredients are well combined.

Fold in the chopped dill pickles, diced red onion, and craisins. Combine until the chicken and other ingredients are evenly coated in the creamy dill dressing.

Taste the chicken salad and add a little more dried dill if you really want to bring out the pickle flavor.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad until you're ready to serve. Serve as a sandwich, as a topping for garden salads, etc.

This easy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad has so much going on in every bite: creamy dressing, tender chicken, sweet craisins, and plenty of tangy dill pickle flavor.

If you try this recipe, I’d love to know your thoughts! Leave your comments and feedback below, and be sure to share it on socials, too!