Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced (about 1 large cucumber)
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 - Fresh dill for garnish
12 - Sliced green onions for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Add cooked chicken, sliced cucumber, and red onion to the bowl containing the dressing. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
03 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
05 - Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with fresh dill and sliced green onions. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy dressing hits all the right notes without the heaviness of traditional mayo-based salads
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes and actually tastes better after a day in the fridge
02 -
  • Cucumbers release water as they sit, so if you are making this ahead, give it a quick stir before serving
  • The dressing thickens in the fridge, so stir in a teaspoon of water or lemon juice to loosen it back up
03 -
  • Pat your cucumber slices dry with paper towels before adding to prevent watery dressing
  • Let the salad come to room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving for the best flavor
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