Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups (Printable)

Refreshing chicken salad bursting with tangy dill pickles, crisp vegetables, and creamy dressing wrapped in tender lettuce cups.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the shredded 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy crunch of pickles makes every bite exciting
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes with minimal prep
  • Perfect for warm days when you want something satisfying but not heavy
02 -
  • The flavors develop significantly after chilling for at least an hour in the refrigerator
  • Do not overfill the lettuce cups or they will become difficult to eat
  • Butter lettuce works best because its leaves naturally form cups
03 -
  • Pat the cooked chicken dry before shredding to prevent watery salad
  • Chill your mixing bowl for 10 minutes before assembling for extra refreshing results
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