Description
This refreshing Cucumber Chicken Salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, combining tender cooked chicken with crisp cucumbers, bell peppers, and a creamy, tangy dressing.
Ingredients
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For the Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 whole large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
Instructions
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine the ingredients. Add the cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over it. Gently fold in the diced cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion until evenly coated.
- Chill. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Garnish and serve. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill, or serve with a lemon wedge. Enjoy the salad on its own, with a croissant, or on a bed of lettuce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
