Description

Fresh Cucumber Chicken Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances tender chicken with crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty dressing. This salad is ideal for summer picnics, backyard barbecues, or a light lunch, offering a delightful combination of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. With its quick preparation and colorful presentation, this dish is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate.

Ingredients

Scale

2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
2 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Let cool for 5 minutes before shredding.
While chicken cools, slice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion.
In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and dill.
Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the salad; toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: - Marinate the chicken for an hour before cooking for extra flavor. - For creaminess, consider adding diced avocado or crumbled feta cheese. - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; keep cucumbers separate until serving to maintain crunch.