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Cottage Cheese Pickle Chicken Salad

Cottage Cheese Pickle Chicken Salad Ready in 10 Minutes

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A creamy, tangy chicken salad made with shredded chicken, dill pickles, and mayonnaise. Quick to make and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or eating straight from the bowl.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling time)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 1 tablespoon pickle brine from jar
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add the shredded chicken, celery, chopped dill pickles, pickle brine, mayonnaise, sugar, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a large bowl.
  2. Stir everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
  3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Chop your pickles finely for a better texture in every bite.
  • The pickle brine adds extra tang, so do not skip it.
  • This salad tastes better after sitting in the fridge for at least 30 minutes as the flavors come together.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Serve on bread, in a wrap, over lettuce, or with crackers.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg