Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced

03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced

→ Dressing

04 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

05 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise

06 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard

09 - 1 garlic clove, minced

10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - Extra fresh dill

12 - Sliced green onions

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.

02 - Add cooked chicken, sliced cucumber, and red onion to the bowl. Toss gently until evenly coated with the dressing.

03 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

04 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.

05 - Serve chilled, garnished with extra fresh dill and green onions if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -

The creamy dressing feels indulgent but comes mostly from protein-packed Greek yogurt
Come home to dinner already made with just 15 minutes of active prep time
Perfect for those days when you want something refreshing but still need real food to fuel you

02 -

The salad tastes significantly better after those 15 minutes in the fridge, so don't skip the resting period
Cucumber releases water as it sits, which can make the dressing thin if you make this more than a day ahead
If using dried dill instead of fresh, reduce the amount to 2 teaspoons and let it rehydrate in the dressing for 5 minutes

03 -

Grating the cucumber on a box grater instead of slicing it creates a more cohesive texture that kids often prefer
A teaspoon of honey in the dressing balances the tanginess and brings out the natural sweetness of the cucumber