Cold Cucumber Chicken Salad 

This Cold Cucumber Chicken Salad is a refreshing and light dish, perfect for warm days when you desire a quick and healthy meal. Combining tender chicken with crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and a tangy dressing, this salad offers a delightful crunch and flavor. It's ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, and can be served on croissants, crackers, or atop a bed of lettuce.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Dressing:

• ¾ cup mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Salad:

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed (rotisserie chicken works well)

• 1 large cucumber, diced

• ½ cup red bell pepper, finely diced

• ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

 Directions:

1. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

2. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chicken, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.

3. Add Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together until evenly coated.

4. Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

5. Serve: Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill, or serve with a lemon wedge. Enjoy on croissants, crackers, or over lettuce.

 Nutritional Information (Per Serving Approximate)

• Calories: 275 kcal

• Protein: 15 g

• Fat: 23 g

• Carbohydrates: 2 g

• Saturated Fat: 4 g

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 13 g

• Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g

• Trans Fat: 0.1 g

• Cholesterol: 51 mg

• Sodium: 310 mg

• Potassium: 165 mg

• Fiber: 0.4 g

• Sugar: 1 g

• Vitamin A: 417 IU

• Vitamin C: 17 mg

• Calcium: 13 mg

• Iron: 1 mg