Description
Cucumber Chicken Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that’s perfect for warm days, casual gatherings, or as a light lunch option. This easy-to-make salad features tender cooked chicken, crisp cucumbers, and vibrant veggies, all tossed in a creamy homemade dressing that elevates the flavor. Whether served on its own, in a sandwich, or alongside fresh fruit, this versatile salad is bound to impress. Enjoy it chilled for the best taste, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed)
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chicken and pour the dressing over it. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the diced cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled; consider garnishing with fresh herbs or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 51mg