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Cold Cucumber Chicken Salad

Refreshing Cold Cucumber Chicken Salad: Your Perfect Summer Bite

Enjoy a light, refreshing Cold Cucumber Chicken Salad perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Swap for Greek yogurt for a lighter touch.
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a great alternative.
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced) Always opt for fresh garlic for optimal flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to your preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground offers the best flavor.
Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast (shredded) Try poaching or using rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 medium Cucumber (diced) Select firm cucumbers for ideal texture.
  • 1 red bell pepper Red Bell Pepper (finely diced) Adds sweetness and vibrant color.
  • ¼ cup Red Onion (finely diced) Soak in cold water to soften flavor if desired.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, and minced garlic until smooth and creamy. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine the Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken breast. Pour the dressing over the chicken, and gently fold in diced cucumber, chopped red bell pepper, and diced red onion.
Chill
  1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Garnish and Serve
  1. After chilling, stir gently and serve. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed cold and doesn't require reheating. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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