Chicken Salad Dip
Equipment
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Chef's knife
- 1 measuring cup set
- 1 measuring spoon set
- 1 mixing spoon or spatula
- 1 plastic wrap or airtight container
- 1 serving bowl
Ingredients
- 3 cup cooked chicken breast finely chopped or shredded
- 1 cup celery finely diced
- 0.5 cup red onion finely minced
- 0.5 cup dill pickles finely chopped
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise full-fat
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill optional; chopped
Instructions
- Place the chopped or shredded cooked chicken into the medium mixing bowl.
- Add the diced celery, minced red onion, and chopped dill pickles to the bowl with the chicken.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the mixing bowl.
- Gently fold everything together with a spoon or spatula until the chicken is evenly coated and the ingredients are well combined.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and optional dill until evenly distributed.
- Taste the dip and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate the chicken salad dip for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
- Transfer the chilled chicken salad dip to a serving bowl and serve with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
For best flavor, use well-seasoned cooked chicken (such as rotisserie or poached in salted water) and chop ingredients finely so the dip scoops easily. You can lighten the dip by increasing the Greek yogurt and reducing mayonnaise, or enrich it with a spoonful of sour cream. Add-ins like chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or diced apples can change the character of the dip depending on whether you want savory, crunchy, or slightly sweet notes. Always chill before serving so it thickens and tastes fresher, and keep it refrigerated, discarding any leftovers that have sat at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
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