Description
High Protein Cucumber Salad for a Refreshing Meal Boost
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced Cucumber (use English cucumbers for best texture)
- 1 medium Red Onion (or substitute with green onions for a fresher taste)
- 1 cup Cooked Chicken Breast (shredded or diced; can swap with canned chickpeas for vegetarian)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced for enhanced flavor)
- 1 cup Low-Fat Greek Yogurt (substitute with non-dairy yogurt for vegan)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (opt for fresh for best flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (or use avocado oil as an alternative)
- to taste Salt & Pepper (essential for seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (for added brightness)
- 1/4 cup Diced Fresh Herbs (such as dill or parsley for freshness)
Instructions
- Begin by finely slicing the cucumber and red onion.
- Next, dice or shred your cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- If using fresh garlic, mince it finely.
- In a bowl, combine the cucumber, red onion, chicken, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Incorporate lemon zest into the mixture.
- Cover the bowl and shake vigorously or stir until everything is well-mixed.
- Enjoy your salad chilled immediately or store in the fridge for later.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with canned chickpeas.
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: High Protein Cucumber Salad