Description
Cold Cucumber Chicken Salad is the ultimate summer dish, perfect for hot days when you crave something light and refreshing. This vibrant salad features crisp cucumbers, tender chicken, and a zesty Greek yogurt dressing that combines to create a delightful flavor experience. Ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or casual dinners, this dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a burst of color to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium English cucumbers, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken: Poach chicken breasts in simmering water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Prepare the vegetables: Chop cucumbers and thinly slice red onion.
- 3. Mix the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 4. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chopped chicken, cucumbers, red onion, and dressing until everything is well coated.
- 5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg