**Chicken Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber: A Refreshing and Flavorful Dish for Any Occasion**
Chicken salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a party appetizer. This recipe takes the classic chicken salad and adds a refreshing twist with the addition of tomatoes and cucumber. The result is a light and flavorful dish that is perfect for a hot summer day or a quick and easy weeknight meal. This recipe also includes variations for chicken salad with grapes and walnuts, and a classic chicken salad with celery and onion. Whether you are looking for a simple and classic chicken salad or a more flavorful and refreshing variation, this recipe has something for everyone.
**Additional Information:**
* Preparation Time: 15 minutes
* Cooking Time: 10 minutes
* Total Time: 25 minutes
**Servings:**
* 4-6 servings
**Difficulty Level:**
* Easy
**Dietary Restrictions:**
* Can be made gluten-free and low-carb with modifications
**Equipment Needed:**
* Mixing bowls
* Cutting board
* Knife
* Measuring cups and spoons
**Ingredients:**
* 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
* 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
* 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
* 1/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
* 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1/4 cup sour cream
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
**Instructions:**
1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, celery (if using), and onion (if using).
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Serve immediately or chill for later.
**Variations:**
* **Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts:** Add 1/2 cup chopped grapes and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts to the salad.
* **Classic Chicken Salad with Celery and Onion:** Omit the tomatoes and cucumber and add 1/2 cup chopped celery and 1/4 cup chopped red onion.
**Tips:**
* For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and cucumbers.
* If you are using canned chicken, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the salad.
* You can also use leftover rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
* This salad can be served on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or on crackers.
CHICKEN TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE
This chicken tomato cucumber salad is a super refreshing, healthy and nutritious meal. The good news is the chicken is flavorful enough that you probably won't need a salad dressing. Plus, you can meal-prep a large batch of this on the weekend to enjoy over the next few days.
Provided by Nart
Categories Appetizer Main Course Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with the oyster sauce, soy sauce, black soy sauce and ground white pepper. Set aside for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your convection oven at 437°F or 225°C.
- Spiralize the cucumber into ribbons with a handheld spiralizer or a Paderno spiralizer, using the straight blade. Then, place in a salad bowl.
- Halve all of the tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl. Toss the cucumber and tomatoes together. (If meal-prepping, keep the cucumber and tomatoes separately in individual airtight containers.)
- Transfer the cucumber and tomatoes to serving dishes and set aside in the refrigerator.
- Cook the chicken in the oven on a grilling rack for about 30 minutes.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and top the salad with them.
- Enjoy the chicken tomato cucumber salad on its own or with your preferred salad dressing if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 23m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear to a coarse paste. Put the garlic paste in a large bowl and stir in the olive oil and lemon juice. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, pepperoncini, and dill and toss. Give a couple of generous grinds of black pepper. Toss again, and set aside.
- Preheat a grill pan or nonstick skillet to medium high. Spray the chicken paillards lightly with the olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Grill the chicken, in batches if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan, turning once, until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Place each paillard on a plate and serve topped with the tomato-cucumber salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 66 milligrams, Sodium 745 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 6 grams
CHICKEN, TOMATO, AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Substitute fish for chicken, zucchini or carrots for cucumbers, or halved cherry or grape tomatoes for sliced tomatoes. Say yes to this tomato and cucumber salad.
Provided by BHG Test Kitchen
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Lightly sprinkle chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in hot oil for 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once halfway through cooking time.
- For vinaigrette, in a screw-top jar combine the remaining 4 tablespoons oil, the vinegar, thyme, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cover and shake to combine.
- On four dinner plates, arrange chicken, cucumber ribbons, sliced tomatoes, and olives. If desired, sprinkle with feta cheese. Drizzle vinaigrette over salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 569 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 18 g
PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, CUCUMBER, CHERRY TOMATOES AND FETA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to the package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing: Combine the garlic, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 3 minutes; let cool. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and feta to the pasta. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours.
CHICKEN, TOMATO AND CUCUMBER DINNER SALAD
Chicken, Tomato and Cucumber Salad is a winner, winner chicken dinner that the whole family will like. It's lightly dressed, refreshing, easy, fast, healthy and veggie-centric. That hits all the marks for a perfect all-year recipe!
Time 25m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chicken to the pan and cook, turning once, until no pink remains, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pan onto a cutting board.
- Make the dressing: In a screw-top jar, combine the remaining 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, thyme, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; shake to combine.
- Assemble the salads: On 4 dinner plates or wide shallow bowls, arrange chicken, cucumber ribbons, sliced tomatoes, olives, and feta (if using). Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salads.
- Serves 4.
CUCUMBER CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
Dress up chicken salad with crunchy cucumber and dill for a summery sandwich that's ready in just 10 minutes. If you're watching salt, omit it from each handheld to save 295 mg per serving. -Eva Wright, Grant, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Place lettuce and tomato on bun bottoms; top with chicken salad. Replace bun tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 930mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN SALAD WITH BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO
This chicken salad has a creamy dressing and is best served over crisp lettuce leaves.
Provided by Angel
Categories Salad
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
- Stir chicken, bacon, tomato, and celery together in a bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, parsley, green onions, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
- Stir chicken mixture and serve over romaine lettuce leaves; garnish with avocado slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 395 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
CHICKEN SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND CUCUMBER
This Chicken Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber is made with low-fat yogurt. It's a healthy alternative, and is brimming with beneficial bacteria that aid digestion. Choose whole-wheat pita bread over refined-white versions for additional fiber.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place yogurt in a fine sieve set over a small bowl. Let drain for 30 minutes. Combine tomatoes and cucumber in a medium bowl, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat, and let stand for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt on both sides of chicken; season with pepper, and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until chicken registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Shred chicken into 1-inch chunks, and let cool completely.
- Drain tomato-cucumber mixture. Add drained yogurt, chicken, lemon juice, garlic, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Season with pepper, and stir.
- Grill or toast pitas, fill with romaine, and divide chicken salad evenly among all halves. Top with herbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 g, Cholesterol 26 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g, Sodium 495 g
LEMON HERB CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Chicken breasts dressed with lemon and herbs are served with couscous and a bright cucumber feta salad in this weeknight dinner recipe.
Provided by Julie Hubert
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 46m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand until broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
- Whisk 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, and oregano together in a bowl to make dressing.
- Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Drizzle 1/4 cup dressing on top. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Place 3 tablespoons dressing in a large bowl; stir in sugar. Add tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add feta cheese and toss again.
- Drizzle remaining dressing over couscous and fold in olives. Divide couscous among 4 plates. Slice chicken breasts and place on top. Serve tomato salad on the side. Sprinkle parsley over each plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.4 g, Cholesterol 84.3 mg, Fat 42.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1566.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
CHICKEN SALAD IN TOMATO CUPS
"Garden-fresh tomatoes make this standout recipe hard to beat," notes Judy Robertson of Southington, Connecticut. "It's fast, delicious, economical...and my family loves it!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/2-in. shells. Invert onto paper towels to drain. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon into tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Fat 50g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy tomatoes and cucumbers.
- If you don't have cooked chicken, you can use a rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken from another meal.
- To make the chicken salad ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients except the mayonnaise and celery and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, add the mayonnaise and celery and mix well.
- Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce, or in a sandwich or wrap.
Conclusion:
This chicken salad with tomatoes and cucumber is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this chicken salad is sure to become a favorite recipe.
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