Pickle Chicken Salad Sandwich (Printable)

A low-carb, crunchy chicken salad served inside hollowed large pickles for a refreshing main dish.

# What You 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 Sandwich

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

# How-To:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, celery, red onion, dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
02 - Slice each pickle in half lengthwise. Hollow out seeds and some flesh from each half with a spoon, creating a boat shape while keeping the skin intact.
03 - Pat the hollowed pickle halves dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
04 - Line each pickle half with a lettuce leaf if desired. Spoon the chicken salad evenly into the hollowed pickles.
05 - Top with sliced tomato if using, then cover with the other pickle half to form a sandwich.
06 - Serve immediately or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to one day.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's naturally low-carb and gluten-free without any sad sacrifices or complicated substitutions.
  • The pickle becomes edible architecture—crispy, briny, and so much more interesting than bread.
  • You can assemble it in twenty minutes, making it perfect for when you're hungry now, not tomorrow.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the pickles, moisture will seep from the pickle flesh into your chicken salad and turn it into a watery mess within an hour.
  • The lettuce layer is not just optional filler—it's the difference between a sandwich that holds together and one that falls apart on your plate.
03 -
  • Buy the largest whole pickles you can find—they're easier to hollow and hold more chicken salad, which means each bite is more satisfying.
  • Make your chicken salad the day before if you can, because the flavors meld overnight and taste even more refined.
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