Description
This High-Protein Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a tangy and creamy dish packed with shredded rotisserie chicken and crunchy dill pickles, enhanced with fresh dill, celery, and a zesty lemon-mustard dressing. With 35g of protein and only 5g of carbs per serving, it’s a perfect, quick 10-minute meal prep option for pickle lovers seeking a flavorful, high-protein salad.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
- ¾ cup roughly chopped dill pickles
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- 1 bunch finely chopped dill (about 1/3 cup)
Dressing
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise (preferably avocado oil mayo)
- 2 tbsp mustard (preferably 1 tbsp grainy and 1 tbsp Dijon)
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Finely shred or dice 3 cups of rotisserie chicken to create bite-sized pieces ready for mixing.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, combine ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons of mustard. Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and well blended. (Optionally, you can use only Greek yogurt or mayo totaling ⅔ cup based on dietary preferences.)
- Add vegetables and herbs: Stir in ¾ cup chopped dill pickles, ½ cup finely chopped celery, and 1 bunch finely chopped dill into the dressing. Mix everything until evenly combined.
- Season and chill: Taste the salad and add salt as needed. For best flavor, chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the mayonnaise and yogurt ratio depending on your dietary needs or taste preference.
- Chilling the salad helps the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Perfect for meal prep, this salad keeps well refrigerated for several days.
- Use of rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor.
