High Protein Cucumber Salad
Dive into a vibrant and satisfying High Protein Cucumber Salad that's a must for those hot summer days! Crisp cucumbers mingle with creamy Greek yogurt and zesty lemon juice, creating a delightful dish that's as nutritious as it is refreshing. Whip it up in minutes for a light meal or a perfect side at your next BBQ!
Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 300g Cucumber (10.6 oz)
- 15g Minced Garlic (Jarlic) (0.53 oz)
- Squeeze Lemon
- 1/2 Red Onion
- Pepper
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 150g Chicken Breast (0.33 lbs)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 7ml Olive Oil (0.24 fl oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Salt
📦Other(1)
- 100g Light Greek Yoghurt (3.53 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add cucumber, onion, garlic, Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon, salt, pepper, olive oil, and chicken breast to a bowl.
- 2
Mix everything together until well combined.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Salt cucumber slices and let them drain for 15-20 minutes to remove 30-40% of their water content, preventing a watery salad that dilutes flavors and protein coating.technique15-20 minutes, 30-40% water removal
- ✓Use Greek yogurt with at least 15g protein per serving and 2% fat content - the fat helps protein absorption while maintaining creamy texture without separation.ingredient15g protein, 2% fat
- ✓Chill the assembled salad for 30 minutes before serving so proteins in Greek yogurt fully hydrate and flavors meld, creating better mouthfeel and taste distribution.timing30 minutes
- ✓Add lemon juice last and use a 3:1 ratio of yogurt to lemon juice to prevent acid from breaking down yogurt proteins and causing grainy texture.technique3:1 ratio
- ✓Dice chicken breast to 1/2-inch cubes for optimal protein distribution - larger pieces create uneven bites while smaller pieces get lost in the yogurt coating.technique1/2-inch cubes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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High Protein Cucumber Salad
Dive into a vibrant and satisfying High Protein Cucumber Salad that's a must for those hot summer days! Crisp cucumbers mingle with creamy Greek yogurt and zesty lemon juice, creating a delightful dish that's as nutritious as it is refreshing. Whip it up in minutes for a light meal or a perfect side at your next BBQ!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 300g Cucumber (10.6 oz)
- 15g Minced Garlic (Jarlic) (0.53 oz)
- Squeeze Lemon
- 1/2 Red Onion
- Pepper
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 150g Chicken Breast (0.33 lbs)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 7ml Olive Oil (0.24 fl oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Salt
📦Other(1)
- 100g Light Greek Yoghurt (3.53 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add cucumber, onion, garlic, Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon, salt, pepper, olive oil, and chicken breast to a bowl.
- 2
Mix everything together until well combined.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Salt cucumber slices and let them drain for 15-20 minutes to remove 30-40% of their water content, preventing a watery salad that dilutes flavors and protein coating.technique15-20 minutes, 30-40% water removal
- ✓Use Greek yogurt with at least 15g protein per serving and 2% fat content - the fat helps protein absorption while maintaining creamy texture without separation.ingredient15g protein, 2% fat
- ✓Chill the assembled salad for 30 minutes before serving so proteins in Greek yogurt fully hydrate and flavors meld, creating better mouthfeel and taste distribution.timing30 minutes
- ✓Add lemon juice last and use a 3:1 ratio of yogurt to lemon juice to prevent acid from breaking down yogurt proteins and causing grainy texture.technique3:1 ratio
- ✓Dice chicken breast to 1/2-inch cubes for optimal protein distribution - larger pieces create uneven bites while smaller pieces get lost in the yogurt coating.technique1/2-inch cubes