Chicken, Cucumber and Nectarine Salad Recipe
If you want a fresh, light and healthy meal, this Chicken, Cucumber and Nectarine Salad Recipe is perfect. It’s sweet, crunchy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast sliced or shredded
- 2 nectarines sliced thin
- 1 large cucumber sliced
- 2 tablespoons red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint or basil chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
- Slice nectarines and cucumber. Shred or slice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Make Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper.
Combine Salad
- In a large bowl, add chicken, nectarines, cucumber and red onion.
Add Herbs
- Sprinkle chopped mint or basil for fresh flavor.
Toss with Dressing
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
Taste and Adjust
- Adjust salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed.
Chill (Optional)
- Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes for a cooler, refreshing taste.
Serve Fresh
- Serve immediately as a light meal or side dish.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken for smoky flavor
- Add feta cheese for a salty contrast
- Substitute peaches for nectarines
- Add avocado for creaminess
- Use arugula or spinach for a leafy base
- Add nuts like almonds or walnuts for crunch
- Make it dairy-free or gluten-free easily