Description
High Protein Cucumber Chicken Salad is an easy, fresh, and satisfying recipe packed with lean chicken, crisp cucumbers, and a creamy yet light Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for meal prep, healthy lunches, or light dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 2 large cucumbers, diced (about 3 cups)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)
- 3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- If not already cooked, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until fully done. Let cool completely, then dice or shred.
- Wash and dice cucumbers into small, even pieces. Pat dry if watery.
- Thinly slice the red onion and chop fresh herbs if using.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add chicken, cucumbers, red onion, and herbs to a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Stir once more and serve chilled.
Notes
Use fully cooled chicken to keep the dressing creamy. Dice cucumbers evenly for best texture. This salad stores well for meal prep and tastes even better after chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American