Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups (Printable)

Protein-packed chicken salad with tangy dill pickles and crisp vegetables served in fresh lettuce cups. Light, refreshing, and ready in minutes.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, dill pickles, red onion, celery, and fresh dill
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt
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 chill the salad for 1 hour for more developed flavors before assembling

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The tangy crunch of dill pickles turns ordinary chicken salad into something you'll actually crave
  • Everything comes together in about 15 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • Lettuce cups make it feel fancy without the heaviness of bread
02 -
  • Lettuce cups get soggy quickly, so assemble right before serving. Keep the salad and lettuce separate until the last minute.
  • The flavors improve significantly after an hour in the refrigerator. If you have time, make the salad ahead and let it chill.
  • Butter lettuce wilts faster than romaine. If you're prepping for a party, romaine hearts hold up better for longer periods.
03 -
  • Pat your cooked chicken dry with paper towels before mixing. This prevents the dressing from becoming watery and helps it cling better to every piece.
  • Let the assembled chicken salad rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This gives the pickle juice time to work its magic into the chicken.
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