High Protein Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Our High Protein Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is the perfect meal-prepped lunch to enjoy all week long. This recipe goes great on sandwiches, in wraps, on a bed of greens, or on its own with some crackers.

Lunch tends to be a tricky meal for me. I don’t have time to cook a full meal, which means I need quick, easy, and convenient options. Chicken salad is one of my favorite lunchtime hacks! I like to make a big batch of it at the beginning of the week and then eat it 4-5 days in a row, eliminating the lunchtime struggle of figuring out what to eat while still hitting my goals.

By the way, if you enjoy easy chicken salad recipes, our Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is so good – it’s the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and salty.

Lunch · Serves 4

High Protein Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

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This High-Protein Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a delicious, tangy twist on a classic dish. Loaded with lean chicken, crunchy pickles, and a creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt and a touch of mayo, it's perfect for a healthy lunch or snack. Enjoy it in a sandwich, wrap, or on a bed of greens!

Print Pin Rate

189 calories

31g protein

4g carbs

5g fat

67% protein · 9% carbs · 24% fat

16.4g protein per 100 cal

Prep

15 mins

Total

15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced You can also use canned chicken
• 1/2 cup Dill pickles, diced
• 1/4 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup Celery, finely diced
• 1/2 cup Plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp Light mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Pickle juice (from the jar)
• 1 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Equipment

• Cutting board and knife
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spoon or spatula

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced dill pickles, red onion, and celery.

2. In a separate small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, pickle juice, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.

3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

4. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or pickle juice if desired.

5. Serve the chicken salad chilled on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, wrap, or with crackers. Enjoy!

Tami’s notes

This chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Per serving (179g): Calories 189kcal · Protein 31g · Carbs 4g · Fat 5g

Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with the brands and amounts you use.