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high protein cucumber salad with Greek yogurt, red onion and chicken chunks, served in a glass container

High Protein Cucumber Salad


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5 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Olivia Brooks
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Description

This high protein cucumber salad combines creamy Greek yogurt, lean chicken breast, and crisp cucumbers into a fast, refreshing, and satisfying bowl, perfect for summer lunches or post-workout meals.


Ingredients

Scale

1 medium cucumber, finely sliced

½ small red onion, diced

160g low fat Greek yogurt

1 clove garlic, minced or fresh

½ squeeze of lemon or 1 tsp lemon juice

6ml olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

150g cooked chicken breast

Optional: lemon zest


Instructions

Slice the cucumber and red onion. Dice or shred the chicken breast. Mince the garlic.

In a 750ml bowl, combine cucumber, red onion, chicken, yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Add optional lemon zest for more brightness.

Cover the bowl and shake vigorously, or mix with a spoon until evenly coated.

Serve chilled immediately or store in the fridge with the lid on for later.

Notes

For vegetarian option, replace chicken with chickpeas. For extra crunch, add fresh herbs or sunflower seeds just before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (750ml)
  • Calories: 345
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 9.6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.7g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 50.3g
  • Cholesterol: 82mg