Description
Fresh Cucumber Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This easy-to-make salad features tender grilled chicken, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onions, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Ideal for warm weather gatherings or a light lunch, this salad is not only delicious but also healthy, making it a delightful addition to your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 firm cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by grilling or poaching until fully cooked (165°F), approximately 15-20 minutes. Allow it to cool before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped basil, and chopped dill.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 75mg