Chicken Cucumber Salad

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This Chicken Cucumber Salad is quick, healthy, and bursting with fresh flavors—perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or a healthy dinner!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, chicken salad, cucumber, cucumber salad, salad

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 307kcal

Author Paula

Coat the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet to medium, add oil and cook chicken on each side 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3 cups chicken breasts, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Slice the cucumbers: Slice the cucumbers thinly. If the cucumbers have a tough skin, you can peel them first but leaving the skin on adds extra crunch and nutrients.
2 cups cucumber
Halve the tomatoes: Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
1 cup cherry tomatoes
Slice the onion: If using, thinly slice the red onion.
¼ cup red onion

Combine the dressing ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon garlic, salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion (if using). Slice the chicken and add it on top.
2 cups cucumber, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup red onion, 3 cups chicken breasts
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated in the dressing.
Garnish with feta cheese (if using) and fresh parsley.
¼ cup feta cheese, ¼ cup fresh parsley

Serve the chicken cucumber salad immediately or chill it in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes for a colder, refreshing salad.

Tips:

Add-ins: You can add a handful of mixed greens (like arugula or spinach) for extra texture or some avocado for creaminess.
Make it spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or some chopped jalapeños for a bit of heat.
Meal prep: This salad is perfect for meal prep. You can make it in advance and store the chicken and dressing separately, then toss everything together just before serving