Name: Dill Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pecans; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 stalk celery, minced; 2 pounds cooked chicken breasts, shredded; 1/4 cup chicken broth, or as needed; Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Elevate your lunchtime with this vibrant Dill Chicken Salad, a delightful combination of tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and a zesty lemon-dill dressing. Perfect served on toasted croissants or enjoyed straight from the bowl!

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pecans onto a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

02 Step

Recipe View Toast in the preheated oven until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes; chop. (20 minutes)

03 Step

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, dill, sugar, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt until smooth. Stir in celery, pecans, and shredded chicken. (5 minutes)

04 Step

Recipe View Stir in chicken broth as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until salad reaches your preferred consistency. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. (2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
If you don't have pecans on hand, walnuts or almonds make a great substitute.
This salad is best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together.
For a lighter version, use light mayonnaise and non-fat Greek yogurt.

Hilario Abernathy

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Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 18 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (4)

Dell Streich
Jun 29, 2025
Easy to follow and tastes great. I added a little Dijon mustard for extra tang!
Eloy Spinka
Mar 4, 2025
This recipe is a game-changer! The lemon-dill dressing is so bright and refreshing.
Elwin Flatley
Mar 4, 2025
Toasting the pecans really elevates the flavor profile. I'll definitely make this again!
Reggie Pfannerstill
Jan 18, 2025
I love the addition of Greek yogurt – it makes the salad so creamy and delicious.

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