Cucumber Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked grilled chicken, diced
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup mixed greens
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken: Grill the chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest and then dice.
2. Chop the Vegetables: Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and dice bell pepper. Thinly slice red onion.
3. Mix the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and mixed greens. Toss gently.
4. Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
5. Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
6. Chill (Optional): Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
7. Serve: Transfer to plates or a serving bowl and enjoy fresh. Add toppings like avocado or feta if desired.

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