Crisp cucumber meets a protein-packed punch in this vibrant salad that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. Every bite snaps with freshness, while hearty chunks of chicken and a zingy dressing keep your energy up. It’s light, crunchy and full of flavor – perfect for a quick lunch or a post-workout boost.
Protein Cucumber Salad
A refreshing salad combining crisp cucumber with tender grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes and a zesty lemon-yogurt dressing. Balanced, light and protein-rich.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Wash the Romaine Lettuce thoroughly and spin dry until crisp.
- Slice the cucumber thinly and sprinkle with a pinch of salt; let drain in a colander for 5 minutes to remove excess water.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely slice the red onion.
- Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chicken, and parsley.
- Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and gently toss, adding more dressing as needed to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle toasted almonds on top for crunch and serve immediately.
Notes
Keep the dressing separate if prepping ahead to maintain cucumber crunch. Toss just before serving.
