Cucumber Chicken Salad
A no-cook cucumber chicken salad made by tossing shredded chicken with creamy mayo dressing, diced cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 whole large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
Instructions
Make dressing:
For the dressing, combine mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, stirring until uniform.Combine salad:
Place the cooked chicken in a large bowl, then pour the dressing over it. Add the diced cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, folding gently to coat evenly.Chill salad:
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors blend.Garnish and serve:
Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley or dill, or serve with a lemon wedge. This salad goes well with a croissant, on a bed of lettuce, or by itself.