Description
This refreshing Cucumber Chicken Salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Tender chicken, crisp cucumbers, and zesty Greek yogurt dressing come together to create a light and satisfying dish that’s ideal for a quick lunch or a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 1 large cucumber (deseeded and diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: crumbled feta, cherry tomatoes, or avocado for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt (or mayo), olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken, diced cucumber, red onion, and fresh herbs. Mix gently until everything is well coated.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor. Serve on its own, in a lettuce wrap, on toast, or with crackers.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for convenience.
- For extra crunch, add chopped celery or slivered almonds.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
