Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken salad made with tender diced chicken, crisp celery, tangy dill pickles, and a smooth mayonnaise dressing with Dijon and lemon. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or serving chilled on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked diced chicken, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Place diced chicken, chopped celery, and chopped dill pickles into a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture.
- Gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir gently before serving and serve chilled.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves time.
- For a lighter option, replace part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Chill before serving for the best flavor and texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg