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A bowl of chicken salad with celery, herbs, and crushed potato chips, served with a gold fork. A small plate nearby holds crackers topped with the same chicken salad mixture.

Easiest Chopped Dill Pickle Chicken Salad (High Protein!) 

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  • Author: Bea Villanea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Meal Prep, Salads
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

This creamy dill pickle chicken salad comes together in just 20 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients, no cooking required (I used rotisserie chicken for ease!). Made with a lightened-up Greek yogurt and dill dressing and packing around 35g of protein per serving, it’s satisfying enough for a filling lunch and impressive enough to bring to your next barbecue or picnic. Perfect to meal prep for the week!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dill pickles, diced
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp mayo
  • 3 tbsp pickle juice
  • ⅓ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced* 
  • 2 stalks celery (about 1 cup), diced
  • 2 green onions (about ¼ cup), sliced
  • Dill pickle chips, for topping (optional)


Instructions

  1. To a large bowl or sealable storage container, add the pickles, Greek yogurt, mayo, pickle juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  2. To the same bowl, add the chicken, celery, and green onion. Stir until evenly coated.
  3. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. If using, top with crushed dill pickle chips just before serving.

Notes

  • *Chicken: I used rotisserie chicken with the skin removed, but my juicy baked chicken breasts work great too if you prefer to cook your own.
  • Fridge Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Add the chip topping fresh each time so it doesn’t get soggy.
  • Freezer Storage: This actually freezes really well! Freeze in an airtight container or storage bag for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight or in the microwave and give it a good stir to reintegrate any liquid that has separated.
  • Serving ideas: On crackers, in lettuce cups, in a wrap, or as a party dip with chips and veggies.