Fresh, light, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Chicken Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber is the perfect healthy lunch or dinner. Made with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tender chicken, all tossed in a refreshing yogurt-lemon dressing, this salad offers a nutritious and satisfying meal. Serve it in whole-wheat pitas for an added fiber boost, making it as filling as it is flavorful.
Chicken Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber
4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcalIngredients
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 medium tomatoes (6 ounces each), quartered, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 English cucumber (8 ounces), cut into 1-inch chunks
2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced (1 1/2 teaspoons)
4 whole-wheat pitas, halved crosswise
1 small head romaine lettuce (1 pound), leaves separated and torn if large
1/3 cup fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
Directions
- 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.
This Chicken Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber is a refreshing, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for any day of the week. The yogurt dressing adds a tangy twist while the mint and oregano bring a burst of freshness. Serve with whole-wheat pitas for a delicious, wholesome meal that’s sure to please!
