Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups (Printable Version)

Protein-packed chicken salad with tangy dill pickles and fresh dill, served in crisp lettuce cups for a light, flavorful meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Salad

02 - 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
03 - 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
08 - 1 tablespoon pickle juice
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - Salt to taste

→ To Serve

13 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine hearts

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped dill pickles, diced red onion, celery, and fresh dill.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and spoon the chicken salad evenly into each leaf.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate the salad for 1 hour for more developed flavors before assembling.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tangy punch of pickles cuts through rich mayonnaise creating the most addictive flavor balance
  • Everything comes together in under thirty minutes leaving you with zero cleanup drama
02 -
  • Letting this chill for an hour transforms good into absolutely amazing as flavors meld together
  • The pickle juice measurement is flexible, so taste as you go and trust your preferences
03 -
  • Chop pickles and vegetables into uniform small pieces for the best texture distribution
  • Pat cooked chicken dry before mixing to prevent dressing from becoming watery
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