High Protein Cucumber Chicken Salad
  1. Add 6 thinly sliced Persian cucumbers and 2 cups chopped or shredded chicken breast to a large bowl

  2. Finely dice ½ red onion and soak in water for about 5 minutes to remove excess pungent smell, then finely chop a large handful of fresh parsley

  3. Add the soaked onion and chopped parsley to the bowl with the cucumbers and chicken

  4. Make the dressing by mixing together ½ cup Greek yogurt, 2-3 tbsp mayo, zest of 1 lemon, juice of 1.5 to 2 lemons, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, ½ tbsp olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste

  5. Taste the dressing and adjust to your liking with more lemon juice, salt, or yogurt

  6. Pour the dressing over the bowl and toss really well so everything is evenly coated

  7. Finish with 3-4 tbsp chopped pistachios for crunch and serve

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥗Salad

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions📆Everyday🥙Light Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 15m

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