Description
A refreshingly light Cucumber Chicken Salad that’s perfect for quick meals, easy snacks, or special occasions. A delightful blend of tender chicken and crisp cucumber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the cooked chicken, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl. Stir gently so everything is nicely mixed.
- Mix together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss everything until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Letting the salad sit enhances the flavors. Consider adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg