Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad (Printable)

Tender chicken and crisp cucumbers tossed in a creamy dill yogurt dressing. High protein, gluten-free, and ready in 40 minutes.

# What You 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 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp 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 It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Add the cooked chicken, sliced cucumber, and red onion to the bowl. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
03 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed to achieve desired flavor balance.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together. This step is recommended for optimal taste.
05 - Serve chilled, garnished with extra fresh dill and sliced green onions if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy Greek yogurt dressing delivers all the richness you crave without the heavy mayonnaise overload
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes and actually tastes better the next day
  • Packed with 27 grams of protein per serving but still feels refreshingly light
02 -
  • The salad will release some liquid as it sits. This is normal from the cucumbers and actually creates a nice self saucing effect.
  • Do not skip the chill time. The flavor difference between freshly tossed and 15 minutes later is remarkable.
  • If using leftover chicken, toss it with a little of the dressing first before adding the vegetables so every piece gets coated.
03 -
  • Pat your cucumber slices dry with paper towels before adding them. This prevents your salad from becoming watery.
  • Use room temperature Greek yogurt for easier whisking and a smoother dressing consistency.
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