🥒 Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

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Paleo + Whole30
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Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

0 mins (using pre-cooked chicken)

Ready In

15 mins

Skill Level

Intermediate

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Ingredients (3 servings)

2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie-style or poached)
1/2 cup diced dill pickles
1/3 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup Paleo mayo (store-bought or homemade)
1 tbsp pickle juice (from the jar!)
1 tsp dijon mustard (check label for Whole30 compliance)
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
Sea salt + black pepper, to taste

Nutrition Info (approx. per serving)

Calories
290
Fat
20g
Carbs
4g
Fiber
1g
Protein
24g
Tangy, crunchy, and packed with real-food flavor, this Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is a refreshing Whole30-compliant spin on a lunchtime classic.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced pickles, celery, and red onion.
2.In a small bowl, whisk together the Paleo mayo, pickle juice, dijon mustard, dill, salt, and pepper.
3.Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly.
4.Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
5.Serve chilled! Try it in lettuce wraps, on cucumber slices, or stuffed into avocado halves.

Juicy shredded chicken gets tossed in a creamy, herb-packed dressing with plenty of chopped dill pickles, celery, and red onion for that satisfying bite. Whether you’re scooping it onto lettuce wraps, stuffing it into avocados, or just digging in with a fork — this is bold-flavored fuel, Paleo-style.

Why You’ll Love It:

✅ Bright, bold flavor thanks to plenty of dill pickles and fresh herbs
✅ No mayo? No problem – made with clean, Whole30-friendly ingredients
✅ Meal prep gold – stays great in the fridge for up to 4 days
✅ Versatile – stuff into lettuce wraps, eat on its own, or pack for lunch on the go

Perfect For:

  • Hot weather lunches that keep it light and cool
  • Paleo meal prep with punchy flavor
  • Whole30 resets when you’re craving something different
  • Keto-friendly, low-carb lunches with zero boredom

💡 Paleo Pulse Tip:

Double the batch and stash it in mason jars for grab-and-go weekday lunches. The flavor actually deepens after a day in the fridge!

📸 Show off your pickled perfection! Tag @PaleoPulse with #FuelYourWild to share your primal plates.

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