Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad (Print Version)

Tender chicken and crisp cucumbers tossed in a creamy dill yogurt dressing. A refreshing, protein-packed dish ready in 40 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables

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

→ Dressing

04 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
05 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, optional for enhanced 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise if using, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
02 - Add cooked chicken, sliced cucumber, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
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, enhancing overall taste and texture.
05 - Transfer to serving bowls or plates and top with fresh dill and sliced green onions. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The yogurt dressing is lighter than mayo but still feels indulgent and rich
  • It actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • The salad will release water as it sits, especially from the cucumber, so don't panic if it looks a bit watery the next day, just stir it back together
  • This keeps well for about three days in the fridge, but the texture starts to decline as the cucumber softens
03 -
  • If the dressing feels too thick, stir in a teaspoon of water at a time until it reaches salad consistency
  • English cucumbers work best since they have thinner skin and fewer seeds, but regular cucumbers are fine if you peel them first
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