I love packing this fresh and clean Cucumber Dill Chicken Salad for lunch. It's full of delicious flavors and crunchy texture. Roll it into a wrap, sandwich it between your favorite bread, or enjoy with some crackers or potato chips!
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how many ways can you chicken salad?
How many versions of chicken salad is TOO many? None! It's a trick question because there can never be too many recipes of something so versatile and delicious. 😜
This Cucumber Dill Chicken Salad is absolutely incredible. Cucumber and dill pair so well together to create the most delicious explosion of freshness. It tastes so good between two slices of bread or rolled into a wrap, on a bed of lettuce, scooped on crackers, or eaten right out of the container.
Don't be intimidated by some of the ingredients and flavors in this recipe. Dijon mustard, sriracha, and pickle juice? YES! I promise. It tastes SO GOOD!
Ingredients for this Cucumber Dill Chicken Salad
Chicken: Use canned chicken or a rotisserie chicken for convenience. You can also prepare your own chicken.
Greek Yogurt: Cutting the mayo with Greek yogurt makes this chicken salad a little lighter. I used plain, non-fat Greek yogurt.
Mayonnaise: I used light mayonnaise.
Dijon Mustard: This adds another dimension of flavor to this creamy chicken salad. It's a little sharp and tangy.
Lemon: The citrus flavor will really brighten up this dish.
Dill: Grab some fresh dill to make the flavor really shine. In my opinion, the more the better!
Sriracha: Another way to add more depth to this dish. If you're skeptical, don't be. It's so good!
Pickles: Yep. That's right. We'll be using pickles and the juice.
Red Onion: For some crunch and sharper flavor.
Cucumber: So clean and fresh tasting. Also adds great crunch.
Avocado: This pairs so well with chicken salad.
Celery: For more crunch!
Dried Cranberries: I used low-sugar dried cranberries.
Optional: Dice up an apple or some grapes.
Minimal tools needed
To make this Cucumber Dill Chicken Salad, you'll need a cutting board, knife, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, and large mixing spoon. If you are planning to cook your own chicken, you'll also want a skillet or baking pan (depending on your cooking method) as well as a meat thermometer.
How to make this Cucumber Dill Chicken Salad
- Start off by preparing your ingredients. Dice the red onion, cucumber, avocado, and celery. Remove fresh dill leaves from their stalks and chop finely. Prepare chicken if needed.
- In a mixing bowl, add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill, sriracha, and pickle juice. Whisk everything together.
- Add your diced produce into the mixture. Fold together.
- Then, stir in cooked and shredded chicken and dried cranberries. Mix well.
- Top with salt and pepper and serve on a bed of greens, fresh rolls, or with crackers.
Here you can find the Web Story for this Cucumber Chicken Salad, too!
Chicken salad wrap tips & tricks
Chicken salad is a great lunch option because it's so customizable. Depending on your preferences, you may find yourself wanting to add more/less fresh/wet ingredients. I like a really dense chicken salad with lots of chicken and add-ins. Measure accordingly for your liking, and if you don’t like a certain ingredient, swap it out for something else!
Here are some other ideas to up your pesto chicken salad game:
- Mix mashed avocado with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to add some extra healthy fat.
- Add some nuts! Walnuts, pecans, or even pistachios would taste delicious.
- Add some chopped veggies like bell peppers or carrots.
- Looking for more of a Waldorf? Add chopped green or purple grapes!
- Chop up other kinds of dried fruit like mangoes or apricots.
Cucumber Dill Chicken Salad FAQ
How should I store this chicken salad?
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The chicken salad will have some excess moisture in it after storage. This is due to the high water volume of the vegetables. Strain it prior to serving or use a slotted spoon to remove excess water.
Any tips for success?
I love getting a little something in EVERY bite. I use a vegetable mandolin to ensure that the veggies are all the same size: celery, cucumber, and pickles. It makes it super tasty!
Can I freeze this chicken salad?
Due to the recipe's consistency, I would not recommend freezing it.
Do you have any tips for cooking chicken?
Yes! I suggest you check out my Ninja Foodi Grilled Chicken blog post for some tips.
What's the best way to clean fresh dill?
Place your fresh dill stalks in a bowl of water and swirl around to remove dirt and mud. You can also hold the dill under the faucet and let the dirt and mud wash off.
Can I use apples or grapes in this chicken salad recipe?
Sure! Just add them in. I personally love dried cranberries for that sweet, tart texture in chicken salad. That is my preference, though.
Other recipes you might like:
Rainbow Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Ninja Foodi Best Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
Healthy Pesto Chicken Salad Wrap
Rotisserie Chicken Hawaiian Sliders
Roasted Garlic and Basil Chicken Burgers
Cucumber Dill Chicken Salad Recipe
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Mixing spoon
- skillet or baking pan depending on your cooking method
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, ~3 cups shredded
- 5.3 oz plain non-fat Greek yogurt, 1 container
- ¼ cup light mayo
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ½ of a lemon, juiced
- 4-6 stalks fresh dill, the more the better
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- ¼ cup red onion
- 2 pickles
- ½ english cucumber, ~½ cup
- ¼ of an avocado
- ½ cup celery, 4-6 stalks
- 2 tablespoons low sugar dried cranberries
- apple, optional
- grapes, optional
Instructions
- Start off by preparing your ingredients. Dice the red onion, cucumber, avocado, and celery. Remove fresh dill leaves from their stalks and chop finely. Prepare chicken if needed.
- In a mixing bowl, add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill, sriracha, and pickle juice. Whisk everything together.
- Add your diced produce into the mixture. Fold together.
- Then, stir in cooked and shredded chicken and dried cranberries. Mix well.
- Top with salt and pepper and serve on a bed of greens, fresh rolls, or with crackers.
Notes
I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. It’s my passion to create dishes that can be shared with others. Tell me something you loved, something that you think it might need, or just say hi!
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1 serving: 7 grams Carbs | 4 grams Fat | 16 grams Protein
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So good! Skipped the dill but the pickles made up for it. Had it with Dave’s Killer Bread.
AMAZING! Possibly my favorite chicken salad recipe to date. I swapped cottage cheese for mayo just for personal preference, but seriously wanted to eat the whole bowl in one sitting. This will become a staple this summer for sure!