Description
A refreshing and creamy cucumber salad packed with protein, perfect for summer gatherings or quick dinners.
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
- Start by taking a large bowl and combining the diced cucumbers, cooked chicken, and Greek yogurt. Mix well to allow the yogurt to coat everything evenly.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the dressing over your cucumber and chicken mixture, and toss to ensure everything is coated evenly.
- Garnish the salad with fresh herbs before serving for that extra pop of flavor and color.
- Enjoy your delicious high-protein salad!
Notes
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes after mixing to allow the flavors to meld together perfectly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, high-protein salad, quick salad, healthy meal, summer recipe