Description
A refreshing cucumber salad packed with protein from Greek yogurt and chicken, making it a perfect light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cooked lean chicken, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the diced cucumbers, cooked chicken, and Greek yogurt in a large bowl. Mix well to coat everything evenly.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until they blend nicely.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and chicken mixture, and toss everything to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving to add a pop of color and flavor.
- Serve this salad as a refreshing stand-alone dish or alongside grilled meats or pita bread for a completing meal.
Notes
Chill the salad for 20 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors. Use fresh herbs for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, high-protein salad, easy salad recipes, refreshing salad