Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups (Printable format)

Refreshing protein-packed chicken salad with tangy dill pickles and crisp celery, served in butter lettuce cups for a light meal.

# List of ingredients:

→ 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 make it:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The pickle brine in the dressing creates an addictive tang that keeps you coming back for seconds
  • Everything comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners
  • Served in lettuce cups, it feels fancy and light while still being incredibly satisfying
02 -
  • Never assemble the lettuce cups more than 30 minutes before serving or they will become soggy and limp
  • The salad tastes significantly better after chilling for at least an hour, so make it ahead if possible
  • If using rotisserie chicken, remove the skin first for the best texture
03 -
  • Pat the cooked chicken dry with paper towels before mixing to prevent a watery salad
  • Use a sharp knife to finely dice the vegetables so they do not dominate the texture
  • Let the assembled salad sit for 10 minutes before tasting to adjust seasoning properly
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