Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad (Printable)

Tender chicken and crisp cucumbers tossed in a creamy dill yogurt dressing. Light, refreshing, and protein-packed.

# What You'll 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 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 and fully incorporated.
02 - Add cooked chicken, sliced cucumber, and red onion to the bowl. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
03 - Taste the salad 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 and develop.
05 - Serve chilled and garnish with extra dill and green onions if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy yogurt dressing feels indulgent but keeps things light and protein-forward
  • It actually tastes better after a day in the fridge, making it perfect meal prep territory
02 -
  • Cucumber releases water as it sits, so if you are making this ahead, wait to add the cucumber until just before serving
  • The dressing thickens in the refrigerator, so stir in a splash of water or lemon juice to loosen it up
03 -
  • Salt your cucumber slices lightly and let them sit in a colander for ten minutes if you want to prevent watering down the salad
  • Grating just a little lemon zest into the dressing adds aromatic brightness that people will notice but cannot quite place
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