Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups (Printable)

Tangy, protein-packed chicken salad with dill pickles and creamy dressing served in crisp lettuce cups

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Salad Vegetables

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

→ Creamy 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

→ Serving Vessels

13 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves

# How To Make It:

01 - Place cooked chicken, chopped dill pickles, red onion, celery, and fresh dill in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour dressing over chicken mixture and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated. Season with additional salt if needed.
04 - Arrange butter lettuce leaves on serving platter. Spoon chicken salad mixture evenly into each cup, mounding slightly.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tangy crunch of dill pickles transforms ordinary chicken salad into something crave-worthy and bright
  • Everything comes together in one bowl with minimal chopping and no heat required
  • Serving it in lettuce cups makes it feel fancy and indulgent while keeping it light and fresh
02 -
  • Letting the salad chill for an hour makes a huge difference in flavor development
  • The lettuce cups will get soggy if assembled too far in advance, so keep them separate until serving
  • Pickle juice amount can be adjusted based on how tangy you like your dressing
03 -
  • Pat your lettuce leaves completely dry before filling them to prevent sogginess
  • Use a sharp knife to chop the pickles finely so they distribute evenly throughout
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