This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is tangy, creamy and packed with crunchy walnuts and fresh dill for the most incredible flavor. It’s perfect for easy lunches, weekend brunch or light dinners with your favorite side.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe

• Tangy twist on traditional chicken salad
• Creamy dressing, red onions and crunchy walnuts
• Perfect contrast in texture
• Quick and easy to make
• Family friendly

While it’s delicious as a sandwich, my easy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is just as good eaten right from the bowl. The tender chicken, tangy pickles, creamy dressing and crunchy walnuts make every bite downright irresistible. It’s fresh, filling and only takes a few minutes to put together.

This is the kind of recipe you can make for just about any occasion, whether it’s lunch, a picnic at the park, or a simple dinner with some fruit or low carb crackers on the side. The dill pickle twist gives this salad a little extra punch of flavor that keeps people coming back for one more scoop.

Not a fan of pickles? No problem! Be sure to check out my Creamy Chicken Salad.

🛒 Ingredients for Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

• Chicken, chopped: Tender and easy, perfect for this quick recipe.
• Dill pickles, chopped: Brings the tangy crunch that makes this salad unique.
• Mayonnaise: Gives the dressing its creamy base.
• Greek yogurt: Adds tang and lightens up the dressing.
• Walnuts, toasted and chopped: Adds rich crunch to every bite.
• Red onion, diced: A little sharpness for balance.
• Lemon zest: Brightens the flavor.
• Fresh dill, chopped: Adds signature dill pickle taste.
• Dill pickle juice: Enhances the tang and ties it all together.
• Salt and ground black pepper: For seasoning.

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk

🔪 How to Make Keto Pickle Chicken Salad

Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, salt and ground black pepper to a mixing bowl.

Whisk to combine, then set aside.

Chop your chicken, then add it to a large mixing bowl, along with the chopped pickles, walnuts, red onion and fresh dill.

Pour the dressing over the top.

Mix until well combined and it’s ready to serve.

You can serve it on your favorite Keto friendly bread, scoop some over a salad or serve in a low carb wrap or lettuce cup.

☑️ Storage Instructions

You can store this chicken salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Stir before serving. I do not recommend freezing it because mayonnaise-based dressings don’t thaw well.

🍴 Ways To Serve with Dill Chicken Salad

• Sandwich: Pile it on toasted Keto Bread or Keto Bagels for a classic chicken salad sandwich.

• Wrap: Spoon it into lettuce leaves for a light, fresh wrap or these Keto Tortillas for another option.

• Crackers: Serve it with these Everything Bagel Crackers for an easy appetizer.

• Salad: Add a scoop on top of a bed of mixed greens for a quick lunch.

• Sliders: Spoon it into Keto Dinner Rolls for a party slider.

• Fruit: Serve with fresh fruit for a simple brunch plate.

• Stuffed: Use it as a filling in halved avocados or hulled out tomatoes for a quick lunch.

💡 Tips

• For a short cut, you can use leftover chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken.
• Use freshly chopped dill for the best flavor. Dried won’t have the same pop.
• Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes so flavors blend together.
• Chop the chicken into small, even pieces for easier mixing.
• Taste before adding more salt because pickles already add a good amount.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Celery: Add diced celery for extra crunch.

• Eggs: Mix in chopped hard-boiled eggs for a heartier salad.

• Nuts: Swap walnuts for pecans, almonds, or sunflower seeds.

• Cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar for tasty twist.

• Avocado: Add diced avocado just before serving for a creamy twist.

• Spice: Sprinkle in red pepper flakes or cayenne for a little heat.

Is Chicken Salad Keto?

Yes, chicken salad is naturally low-carb as long as the mix-ins and dressing are keto-friendly. This recipe uses mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and dill pickles, which all fit Keto. 

Why Do Some Chicken Salads Taste Flat?

Usually, it’s a seasoning issue or lack of acidity. Salt is important, but so is something tangy to balance the richness. That’s why this recipe uses both pickle juice and lemon zest. It keeps the flavors bright and lively.

What’s the Secret to Creamy Chicken Salad Without It Being Heavy?

The key is balancing mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. It keeps the salad rich and creamy, but with a lighter texture and a little tang.

Can I Make Chicken Salad Without Mayonnaise?

Yes, you can use all Greek yogurt or a mix of Greek yogurt and sour cream for a mayo-free version.

🍽️ More Chicken Recipes

• Lemon Chicken
• Tuscan Chicken
• Chicken Francese
• Creamy Dijon Chicken
• French Onion Chicken