Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad (Printable)

Refreshing salad with tender chicken, crisp cucumbers, and creamy dill yogurt dressing. High-protein and gluten-free.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables

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

→ Dressing

04 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
05 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for extra creaminess)
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
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

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise if using, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
02 - Add the cooked chicken, sliced cucumber, and red onion to the bowl. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the 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 - Remove from refrigeration and transfer to serving dishes. Garnish with extra dill and green onions if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt dressing keeps things light while still feeling indulgent
  • It uses up leftover chicken in a way that feels entirely new
  • Everything can be prepped ahead and actually tastes better after chilling
02 -
  • Salt your cucumber slices and let them sit for 10 minutes before adding if they seem especially watery
  • The salad gets even better after a day in the fridge as the dill permeates the chicken
  • Serving it slightly chilled rather than ice cold makes the flavors more pronounced
03 -
  • Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to open up the flavors
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create ribbons of cucumber instead of slices for an elegant presentation
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