Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Refreshing chicken and cucumber salad with creamy dill yogurt dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

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 - Fresh dill sprigs
12 - Sliced green onions

# Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the cooked chicken, sliced cucumber, and red onion to the dressing. Gently toss until all components are evenly coated.
03 - Taste the salad and adjust with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed for desired flavor balance.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with fresh dill sprigs and sliced green onions. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Nutritious: Packed with 27g of protein per serving while remaining gluten-free.
  • Refreshing: Crisp cucumbers and fresh dill make it perfect for warm weather.
  • Easy: Requires only 20 minutes of preparation and simple kitchen tools.
02 -
  • Time-Saver: Substitute rotisserie chicken for freshly cooked chicken to cut down on prep time.
  • Melding Flavors: Don't skip the refrigeration step; it significantly enhances the overall flavor profile.
  • Quality Check: Always check your mayonnaise and yogurt labels if you have specific dairy or egg allergies.
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