Chicken-Cucumber Salad

Chicken-Cucumber Salad

Source: Don and Rita Butto

Calories 200
Protein 30g
Carbs 7g
Fat 7g

Per serving (about 1 cup / 250g). Batch total: 800 cal, 120g protein, 25g carbs, 26g fat.

Ingredients

  • 14oz. chicken chunks, drained (2x 12.5oz. cans) or air-fried skinless boneless breast
  • 1 medium cucumber, quartered long-wise and sliced
  • 1 cup Daisy 2% cottage cheese
  • 1/2 bell pepper, diced (red)
  • ¼ of a medium red onion, finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp fat-free Fairlife milk (or more as needed)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small blender (bullet-style, food processor or immersion blender wand), combine cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp milk.
  2. Blend until completely smooth. Add extra milk, 1 tsp at a time if too thick to blend.
  3. In a large bowl, add drained chicken, diced bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber.
  4. Pour dressing over ingredients. Mix well to coat evenly.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Chill in fridge before serving (optional).

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