Recipe: Refreshing Ribboned Cucumber Salad with Tzatziki & Chicken
Cucumber is a refreshing veggie that often plays a supporting role in salads. Try letting this succulent green star play the main role with cucumber ribbons!
Kitchen gadgets are fun appliances that make eating vegetables more enjoyable. Spiralizers may have a “ribboning” attachment. Because of their popularity, spiralizers are affordable and easy to find in most stores. If you cannot find or purchase a spiralizer that ribbons, a hand-held vegetable peeler or two chopsticks (see directions below) can also do the trick!
Test out cucumber ribbons with this simple recipe that ties in Mediterranean flavors. A spring or summer dish that will be sure to impress family, friends, and guests – and give cucumber all the love and attention it deserves!
Refreshing Ribboned Cucumber Salad with Tzatziki & Chicken
Serves: 3
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ~1 lb chicken breasts, thawed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 English cucumbers
- 1 C Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tbsp garlic, crushed/finely minced
- 2 Tbsp dill plus more for garnish
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Directions:
- Cut chicken breasts into similarly-sized cubes.
- Heat olive oil in large saute pan on stovetop over medium heat. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook 3-4 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Remove from heat. Place chicken in bowl to cool. Set aside.
- Slice the ends off the cucumbers and use a spiralizer to cut them into ribbons. If no spiralizer is available, place the cucumber on the countertop. Use two chopsticks, placing one chopstick along either long side of the cucumber. Use a large knife to slice at a 45-degree angle down to the chopsticks along the entire length of the cucumber. Once one side is cut, flip the cucumber to the other side and repeat the process. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, and lemon juice. Add cucumber. Toss to coat evenly.
- Top salad with cubed chicken. Add more salt and pepper, to taste. Serve room temperature or chilled with some more fresh dill as optional garnish.
TIP: If you want a quicker option, consider going with a pre-made or frozen chicken. Examples include chopped and cooled rotisserie chicken breast or Tru Grill Diced Grilled Chicken Breast.
