Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Refreshing protein-packed salad with tender chicken, crisp cucumbers, and creamy dill yogurt dressing. Ready in 40 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced

→ Dressing

04 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
05 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

11 - Extra fresh dill
12 - Sliced green onions

# How To Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Add cooked chicken, sliced cucumber, and red onion to the bowl. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with dressing.
03 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
05 - Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with extra dill and green onions. Serve chilled.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy Greek yogurt dressing packs incredible flavor without being heavy or greasy like traditional mayo-based salads
  • You can prep it ahead and the flavors actually get better after a few hours in the refrigerator
  • Each serving delivers 27 grams of protein while still feeling light and refreshing
02 -
  • The cucumber will release water as it sits so if you are making this more than 2 hours ahead wait to add the cucumber until right before serving
  • Room temperature chicken absorbs the dressing better than cold chicken straight from the refrigerator
  • This salad keeps for 3 days in the refrigerator but the cucumbers will soften over time
03 -
  • Use a box grater to shred rotisserie chicken quickly and evenly instead of picking it by hand
  • Pat your cucumbers dry with paper towels before adding them to prevent a watery salad
  • Double the dressing recipe and keep it in a separate jar for salads throughout the week
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