Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad (Print Version)

Tender chicken and crisp cucumbers tossed in creamy dill yogurt dressing. Light, refreshing, and packed with protein.

# 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 tablespoons mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

11 - Fresh dill for garnish
12 - Sliced green onions for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
02 - Add cooked chicken, sliced cucumber, and red onion to the bowl. Toss gently until all components are evenly coated with dressing.
03 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed to achieve desired flavor balance.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop.
05 - Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with fresh dill and green onions. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This salad hits that perfect spot between satisfying protein and the kind of light freshness that keeps you coming back for seconds without feeling heavy
  • The creamy dill dressing clings to every bite but somehow still feels clean enough for hot weather
  • It is the ultimate use-it-up recipe for leftover chicken, turning yesterday is dinner into today is lunch without anyone being the wiser
02 -
  • Watery cucumbers can turn your dressing thin, so if you are using regular garden cucumbers, slice them and sprinkle with salt, then let them drain in a colander for 15 minutes before adding to the salad
  • The salad tastes significantly better after at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator—the flavors need time to get properly acquainted
  • If you are making this ahead, add the cucumber right before serving so it stays crisp and does not release too much water into the dressing
03 -
  • Room temperature yogurt whisks more smoothly into dressing, so take it out of the refrigerator about 20 minutes before you start cooking
  • For the most consistent texture, shred the chicken by hand rather than chopping it—those irregular strands hold the dressing beautifully
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