Dill Pickle Canned Chicken Salad (Low Carb!) Recipe
This Dill Pickle Canned Chicken Salad is a flavorful, low-carb dish perfect for quick lunches or light dinners. Combining tender canned chicken with tangy dill pickles, crunchy celery, and a creamy Dijon mustard mayonnaise dressing, it’s a refreshing twist on classic chicken salad that’s easy to prepare and packed with zesty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 Cups Canned Chicken, drained and dry (can substitute with cooked, shredded chicken)
- 1 Cup Dill Pickles, chopped
- 1/2 Cup Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup Celery, finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 6 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Dill, chopped
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt (optional, depending on how salty your pickles are)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Ensure your canned chicken (3 cups) is fully drained and patted dry to avoid excess moisture in the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the drained chicken, chopped dill pickles, finely chopped red onion, and celery.
- Make Dressing: Stir together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, chopped dill, and kosher salt in a separate small bowl until well combined.
- Mix Salad: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, then stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Store the salad in the refrigerator to chill before serving. Serve chilled on butter lettuce leaves or as a sandwich filling.
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Adjust kosher salt to taste, especially since pickles can vary in saltiness.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or a light mayo alternative.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Perfect for meal prepping and quick lunches.
