Description
This refreshing Cucumber Chicken Salad is a quick and healthy meal option combining tender cooked chicken breast, crisp cucumber, and a creamy Greek yogurt-based dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or served in lettuce wraps, this low-carb and gluten-free salad is bursting with flavor and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 large cucumber, diced or thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced cucumber, and red onion, ensuring all ingredients are well mixed to create a balanced base for the salad.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Mix Together: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently but thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld and the salad to cool before serving.
- Serve: Serve the salad on its own, in lettuce wraps, or alongside crackers or pita bread for a satisfying meal or snack.
Notes
- For added crunch, stir in chopped celery or slivered almonds before serving.
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time without sacrificing flavor.
- Adjust the yogurt-to-mayo ratio according to your taste preferences or dietary requirements for a lighter or richer dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
