Dill Pickle Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt

This healthy dill pickle chicken salad with Greek yogurt is a high-protein twist on the classic you’re going to love! It’s creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor from fresh dill and dill pickles, and it comes together in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients. Trust me, this one is going to become a regular in your lunch rotation!

You’ve probably seen dill pickle chicken salad going viral all over social media lately, and I knew I had to make my own version! We lightened it up by swapping the mayo for Greek yogurt, so you get all that classic tangy, dill pickle flavor with an extra boost of protein in every bite. For more chicken salads made with Greek yogurt, try our chicken salad with grapes and tarragon or our healthy buffalo chicken salad next!

🔎 Quick Look: Healthy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
• ⏱️ Cook Time: 0 minutes
• 🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
• 🍽 Calories: ~155 kcal per serving
• 👥 Servings: 4 servings
• 🥣 Key Ingredients: Chicken, dill pickles, Greek yogurt, fresh dill
• 📖 Dietary Information: High-protein, gluten-free, low-carb
• 👩‍🍳 Cook Method: No-Cook Recipe
• ⭐ Difficulty: Easy, no cooking required if using rotisserie chicken

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

• High-Protein: This recipe is packed with protein, so it’s a filling lunch or snack that actually keeps you full.
• Simple Ingredients: You only need a handful of ingredients to make this, and most of them you probably already have on hand.
• Packed with Flavor: Fresh dill and dill pickles give this chicken salad so much flavor in every bite.
• Perfect Balance of Textures: Celery and red onion add crunch, while the Greek yogurt makes it incredibly creamy.
• Healthy: It’s made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, so you get all the creaminess without the added fat.
• Versatile: Serve it on a sandwich, in a wrap, over greens, or straight out of the bowl with crackers!

Key Ingredients

• Chicken: Use any diced or shredded cooked chicken breast for the base of this recipe.
• Dill Pickles: Roughly chop the dill pickles. They add so much flavor and the perfect briny crunch.
• Celery: Chopped celery adds crunch and freshness to this chicken salad.
• Red Onion: Finely diced red onion adds a sharp bite that balances out the creaminess.
• Greek Yogurt: This dill pickle chicken salad is made without mayo! Instead, the creamy base is non-fat Greek yogurt. 
• Pickle Brine: A splash of pickle brine adds extra tangy flavor straight from the jar.
• Fresh Dill: Fresh dill gives this chicken salad that classic, bright dill pickle flavor. For more recipes with fresh dill, try our salmon burgers with canned salmon, healthy tartar sauce with Greek yogurt, and salmon salad with canned salmon next!
• Mustard: I love the flavor of stone-ground mustard. Dijon also works.
• Seasoning: Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper round out the flavor.

Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.

Substitutions & Variations

• Dill Pickles to Use: Sandwich pickles, pickle chips, pickle spears, or whole pickles all work, just roughly chop them before adding.
• Chicken to Use: Any fully cooked diced or shredded chicken breast works here. Slow cooker shredded chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken breast, or even drained canned chicken works well.
• Onion Swap: Swap the red onion for sliced green onions if you prefer a milder flavor.
• Dried Dill: No fresh dill on hand? Use 1 teaspoon of dried dill in place of the 1 tablespoon of fresh dill.
• Whipped Cottage Cheese: Swap the Greek yogurt for whipped cottage cheese if desired. Fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat cottage cheese all work. Be sure to try our cottage cheese chicken salad recipe or cottage cheese tuna salad next!
• Canned Tuna or Salmon: This recipe is so versatile that you can swap the chicken for tuna or salmon instead! Use two 5-ounce cans of albacore tuna in water, drained, or two 5-ounce cans of salmon, drained.
• Optional Add-Ins: If desired, feel free to add one tablespoon of chopped chives or parsley, or both!
• Lower Sodium Option: If you’re watching your sodium intake, look for a low-sodium or no-salt-added pickle brand, and skip the added pickle brine in the recipe.

How To Make Dill Pickle Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt

1. Add the cooked and shredded chicken, chopped dill pickles, chopped celery, and finely chopped red onion to a large bowl. Lightly mix these ingredients.

2. To a separate medium bowl, add the Greek yogurt, pickle brine, chopped fresh dill, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Then, thoroughly mix the sauce.

3. Pour the sauce into the bowl with the chicken salad mixture. Thoroughly toss until the chicken salad is evenly coated. Then enjoy, or chill it in the fridge until ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions

There are so many delicious ways to serve this dill pickle chicken salad! Enjoy it straight from the bowl, scoop it up with lavash crackers or your favorite crackers, or pile it onto your favorite bread for a protein-packed sandwich. For a low-carb option, stuff it into lettuce wraps or a halved tomato or avocado.

Storage Instructions

Store leftover dill pickle chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. I don’t recommend freezing this recipe, as it can change the texture of the Greek yogurt sauce once thawed.

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