Pickle Chicken Salad Sandwich (Printer View)

A tangy, crunchy low-carb option with juicy chicken salad nestled inside hollowed-out large pickles.

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken Salad

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
04 - 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Pickle Sandwiches

10 - 4 large whole deli-style or kosher dill pickles
11 - 4 lettuce leaves, optional
12 - 1/2 cup sliced tomato, optional

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped celery, red onion, dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper to taste.
02 - Slice each pickle lengthwise in half. Use a spoon to hollow out the seeds and some flesh from each half, forming a boat shape without puncturing the skin.
03 - Pat the hollowed pickle halves dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
04 - Optionally line each hollowed pickle half with a lettuce leaf. Evenly spoon the chicken salad mixture into each pickle half.
05 - Top the chicken salad with sliced tomato if desired, then cover with the corresponding hollowed pickle half to form a sandwich.
06 - Serve immediately or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to one day.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the kind of low-carb lunch that actually feels indulgent, not like youre missing out on bread.
  • You can prep the chicken salad ahead and assemble these in under five minutes when hunger strikes.
  • The tangy pickle juice seeps into the creamy filling just enough to make every bite bright and balanced.
02 -
  • If your pickles are too wet inside, the chicken salad will turn soupy, so dont skip the drying step.
  • Letting the chicken salad rest in the fridge for an hour before assembling lets the flavors meld and makes every bite taste more intentional.
03 -
  • Use a grapefruit spoon or melon baller to hollow out the pickles cleanly without tearing the skin.
  • Add a pinch of garlic powder to the chicken salad for extra depth, it blends in quietly but makes everything taste more savory.
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