Dilled Chicken Salad
Dilled Chicken Salad offers a creamy, tangy flavor profile with fresh dill, crisp apples, and crunchy almonds, making it a versatile dish perfect for light lunches or picnics. Its combination of savory, sweet, and herbal notes appeals to those seeking a refreshing yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 3 c. cooked and chopped chicken ⓘ
- 1/2 c. chopped celery ⓘ
- 1/4 c. finely chopped dill pickles ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill or 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed ⓘ
- 2 unpeeled apples, chopped ⓘ
- 1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing ⓘ
- 1/2 c. toasted almonds ⓘ
- 6 stuffed olives ⓘ
- 1/2 c. cubed jellied cranberry sauce (optional) ⓘ
Instructions
- Combine cooked and chopped chicken, chopped celery, finely chopped dill pickles, chopped fresh dill or dried dill weed, and chopped apples in a large bowl.
- Moisten the mixture with mayonnaise or salad dressing and toss to combine.
- Serve the salad on lettuce leaves, garnished with toasted almonds, stuffed olives, and jellied cranberry sauce if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).