High Protein Cucumber Salad with chicken
A crisp, refreshing High Protein Cucumber Salad combining crunchy cucumbers, savory shredded chicken, and a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold Prep
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 medium Cucumber about 200g, finely sliced
0.5 small Red Onion about 50g, diced
160 g Greek Yogurt low-fat
1 clove Garlic minced
1 tsp Lemon Juice
6 ml Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
150 g Cooked Chicken Breast shredded or diced
Lemon Zest optional
Instructions
1.Thinly slice the cucumber and dice the red onion. Shred or dice the cooked chicken breast and mince the garlic.
2.In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, onion, chicken, Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3.Add lemon zest if desired for extra flavor.
4.Cover the bowl and shake or stir vigorously until everything is evenly coated.
5.Serve immediately chilled or store in the fridge for later.
Notes
Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serve with whole grain pita or toasted sourdough.
Pat the cucumber dry before mixing for extra crunch.
Find it online: https://chickenio.com/high-protein-cucumber-salad/