Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad (Printer-friendly)

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

# Required Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables

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

→ Dressing

04 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
05 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
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, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
02 - Add cooked chicken, sliced cucumber, and red onion to the bowl. Toss gently until all components are evenly coated with dressing.
03 - Taste 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 - Transfer to serving dish and garnish with extra dill and green onions. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy dill dressing clings to every bite without feeling heavy
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes with ingredients you probably already have
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  • The salad gets even better after a few hours in the fridge, so don't be afraid to make it ahead
  • Cucumbers release water as they sit, which can thin the dressing slightly
03 -
  • Grate a little lemon zest into the dressing for an extra pop of bright flavor
  • Let the red onion soak in ice water for 10 minutes before adding to mellow the bite
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