Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad (Printable)

Tender chicken and crisp cucumbers tossed in creamy dill yogurt dressing

# What You Need:

→ 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 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - Extra fresh dill
12 - Sliced green onions

# Directions:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Add cooked chicken, sliced cucumber, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
03 - Sample the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to personal preference.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop and meld together.
05 - Serve chilled, garnished with additional fresh dill and sliced green onions if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The yogurt dressing keeps it light while still feeling indulgent enough to satisfy creamyy cravings
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes and actually tastes better the next day
02 -
  • The salad needs those 15 minutes in the fridge for the flavors to really come together
  • Cucumber releases water as it sits so drain any excess liquid before serving leftovers
03 -
  • Grate the garlic instead of mincing it so you do not bite into any raw chunks
  • Pat the cucumber slices dry with paper towels before adding to prevent watery dressing
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