Description
Cucumber Chicken Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that perfectly balances tender chicken with crisp cucumbers and vibrant veggies. Ideal for any occasion, this salad serves as a light lunch or dinner option that is both satisfying and delicious. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes, you can whip up this delightful recipe in no time. The light dressing enhances the flavor of the fresh ingredients without overwhelming them, ensuring each bite is enjoyable. Customize it with your favorite herbs or additional vegetables to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white grape juice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 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)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white grape juice vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken breast and pour the dressing over it.
- Gently fold in diced cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg