This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is the perfect blend of savory, creamy, tangy, and sweet. Using store-bought rotisserie chicken adds flavor and keeps prep super simple. It’s great for sandwiches, wraps, and more!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Flavor-Packed: With savory rotisserie chicken, tangy pickles, and sweet apples, every bite is bursting with flavor.
- Versatile: Enjoy this pickle chicken salad as a sandwich or wrap, over greens, or scoop it up with your favorite crackers.
- Easy to Make: This dill pickle salad recipe comes together in just minutes with simple ingredients. Using store-bought rotisserie chicken is such a timesaver!
For more ways to use rotisserie chicken, check out our chicken noodle soup and chicken lasagna roll-ups next.
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Ingredients
- Rotisserie Chicken: I recommend using classic seasoned rotisserie chicken, but feel free to try different flavors if you’d like.
- Dill Pickles: You can purchase pickles at the store or make your own refrigerator pickles at home.
- Apple: I recommend Honeycrisp for its sweet-tart flavor and crisp texture. But if you’ve got another kind of apple on hand, feel free to use it.
- Mayonnaise: Full-fat mayo is best when it comes to creaminess. If you need an egg-free version, go with your favorite vegan mayo.
- Seasonings: I used a combination of onion salt and everything bagel seasoning to add flavor to this chicken salad recipe with pickles.
- Optional Add-ins: If you’d like a little more crunch, add some chopped celery. For more sweetness, add purple or green grapes.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Extra Tangy: Mix in a splash of pickle juice or a spoonful of Dijon mustard to boost the tanginess.
- More Texture: Try adding sliced almonds, chopped pecans, or sunflower seeds to give this chicken salad with dill pickle more texture.
- Lightened-up: Swap the mayo for Greek yogurt, or use a combination of mayo and yogurt.
How to Make Chicken Salad with Pickles
To get started making this dill pickle chicken salad recipe, chop the apple and the pickles (plus the celery and grapes, if using).
- Step 1: Prepare the chicken. Shred the chicken and add it to a large mixing bowl.
- Step 2: Add the mayo, pickles, and apples. Add the mayonnaise, pickles, and apples as well as the celery and/or grapes, if using.
- Step 3: Add seasonings. Combine the onion salt and everything bagel seasoning in a small bowl and add it to the chicken mixture.
- Step 4: Mix and serve. Stir until all of the ingredients are well incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to serve. I love this chicken salad stuffed inside a whole wheat pita!
Expert Tips
- Use cold chicken: Warm chicken can cause the mayo to separate and the apples and celery to lose some of their crispness, so it’s best to chill the chicken in the refrigerator first.
- Chop evenly: Cut the pickles, apple, celery, and grapes into small, uniform pieces so you get a little of everything in each bite.
- Storing: For optimal flavor and texture, the chicken salad is best enjoyed within 1 day of making it. However, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days if needed. Note that the pickles, apples, and celery will lose some of their crispness over time. Be sure to give it a good stir before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- This chicken salad with pickles makes amazing sandwiches. Try it with our homemade whole wheat bread!
- It’s also great for finger sandwiches. Serve them for brunch along with these 5-star deviled eggs.
- You can’t go wrong with a soup and sandwich combo! Enjoy a dill pickle chicken salad sandwich (or wrap) with a cup of our loaded baked potato soup or creamy tomato soup for a hearty meal.
Recipe FAQs
Can I use canned chicken to make chicken salad with pickles?
Yes, you can use canned chicken instead of rotisserie chicken if that’s what you’ve got on hand. Just be sure to drain it well and break it up with your hands or a fork before mixing it with the other ingredients.
Why is my pickle chicken salad watery?
Pickles and apples naturally release moisture, which can make the salad watery. You can pat the chopped pieces dry with a paper towel before mixing to help keep the salad creamy.
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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is creamy, tangy, and loaded with crisp apples, juicy pickles, and tender rotisserie chicken. It comes together in minutes and is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, and more!
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 382kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
- 1 cup pickles chopped about 7-8 pickle spears. I recommend
- 1 honey crisp apple chopped
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 1 teaspoon everything but the bagel seasoning
- 1 cup grapes optional
- 2-3 celery sticks diced optional
Instructions
- Cut all fruits and veggies into uniform small pieces.
- In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Stir until well combined.
- You can serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge so all of the flavors mingle.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce, a roll, crackers, sliced bread, or on its own!
Notes
- Chill the chicken in the fridge before making the salad to keep the pickles, apples, and celery crisp and prevent the mayo from separating.
- If you’ve only got canned chicken on hand, feel free to use it in place of the rotisserie chicken. Be sure to drain it first and break it up into smaller pieces.
- Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The flavor and texture are best within 1 day of making it, but leftovers will keep for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1164mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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Bethany says
I love this recipe! I have made it so many times for gatherings and it is a hit. Although many times I use a can of Chicken, it still turns out.
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Candie L says
I would love to try this; it looks amazing. Thank you
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My new year's resolutions aren't working out as well as I'd hoped. I've only done 1/2 as good as I hoped. But that is still progress.
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I've not been doing all that great since I've been sick. Colds are no joke!
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Hope you feel better soon!
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I never tried weight watchers but would love to.
Betty C says
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Betty C says
My resolutions for 2015 didn't include losing weight because I know that most resolutions fail. Instead I decided to approach it as one small step at a time. My first goal is to actually write down everything I eat. This is one of the hardest things for me to do, because I haven't set up my organization (keeping a note pad with me). So even than requires planning ahead.
I can see by writing this down how I'm sabotaging my own efforts. Now to get started.
Kadee says
The best way to do it is one step at a time. You're doing everything right! Keep it up!
Kathy Pease says
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Kathy Pease says
Igave up all sugar and my year has been going good..I will have to try this recipe it looks awesome
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i have always wanted to try weight watchers but couldnt afford to
Annette says
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Annette says
One of my resolutions was to cook more, so that I could eat healthier/lose weight. So far I think I've cooked less than all years prior to this one. :(
Paige Jagan says
Back in 2005 before I got pregnant with my son, I tried Weight Watchers and I loved it! I would love to get started on it again.
joe gersch says
my resolutions of exercising three times a week is going well
Kadee says
That's awesome! What do you do for your workouts? I do videos at home.
Monica M says
What is imitation mayo?
Kadee says
Hi Monica - it is soy mayonnaise, or you can make your own in a blender with a hard boiled egg, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
Ed says
I am still bicycling!
Kadee says
I love cycling! Do you do indoor or outdoor?
Bonnie says
Looks delicious. I need to lose about 20 pounds. Sigh.
Kadee says
One pound at a time Bonnie! That's how I have to think about it. Its much easier to reach a goal of 2 or 3 pounds and then make another small goal then to think of the larger amount. You've got this! Let me know how you're doing!
jennifer says
these recipes look great! My resolution was to drink more water, and I have been rocking it! I am drinking a gallon a day!
Kadee says
Wooo hoo! I'm impressed! I've been struggling with my water intake.
shawn says
i'm going to try this recipe. thanks for this and the opportunity to win.
Kadee says
Hope you liked it!
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Kristen says
My New Years resolution was to get my family together for weekly family dinners...and it has gone BUST ! :( I'm still willing, but I can't get everyone to show up!
Kadee says
Getting everyone to show up to the table is hard! Don't give up!
Stephanie Phelps says
I tweeted
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Stephanie Phelps says
Well my New Years Resolution was to cook healthier meals and to drink more water and so far I have not done either! I would love to have this so I could get a great jump on it!
Kadee says
I have been struggling with the water myself! I'm thinking of setting a timer on my phone to remind myself to drink.
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ANGEL JACKLYN says
RESOLUTIONS ARE GOING SO-SO! WOULD DEF LIKE TO TRY WEIGHT WATCHERS TO GIVE MY RESOLUTIONS A BOOST ALONG LOL
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I haven’t ever used Weight Watchers, but I’ve always been interested.
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My goal is 20 lbs.
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Resolution is going well so far...I am on track and I love all of WW recipes - they are easy to make and taste great!
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I would like to try Weight Watchers.
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My goal is to give more and weigh less. SO far so good because I am taking small steps!
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LaTanya says
They are not going so great. I think planning ahead would help me with my goals for this year.
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I have yet to start my resolution, which was to start running and run a marathon. But is has been too COLD outside!!
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courtney b says
they aren't going to well yet. I haven't lost the weight I said I was going to but i'm determined!
Erin McCuan says
What a great recipe, delicious and healthy!! Congratulations on your WW journey. You are an inspiration. :)
Kadee says
Thanks friend!
Halee Mennear says
This meal looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing with us.
As for my efforts to live a more active and healthy life this year, I've been cutting soda which had been a struggle, but I keep working on it. I've also been using my T25 videos from Beach Body for my exercise. So far, I'm back to my pre-Christmas weight, but I have a lot further to go in order to feel comfortable in my own skin again.
I like the Weight Watcher's plan because I feel teaching my kids to have a healthy relationship with food is my job as their mom and that leading by example is the best way for them to learn.
I love you and your blog, Kadee!
Kadee says
I need to follow your lead on the soda!