This cucumber basil chicken salad recipe is just slightly creamy and tangy. The cucumber adds crunch and the basil is a perfect flavor addition.
This cucumber basil chicken salad is one of my favorite things to eat for lunch. It’s a super quick and easy recipe and full of flavor. That and the protein keeps me full for a while. I had fresh basil left over from the Raspberry Basil Sparkling Cocktail, and I just love fresh herbs in my food, so I put it to good use in my chicken salad.
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This cucumber basil chicken salad can be made with mayonnaise if you’d like. I use a tablespoon of sour cream and a splash of white wine vinegar. Do you peel your cucumbers? If I get regular cucumbers I do, because I don’t like the waxy coating, but I typically purchase English cucumbers, and I figure that there is some nutrients in the skin, so I leave it.

Cucumber Basil Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1/4 cup diced English cucumber
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to let flavors combine. Serve cold.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 202.6Total Fat: 6.4gSaturated Fat: 2.6gUnsaturated Fat: 2.8gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 82.7mgCarbohydrates: 1.5gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.9gProtein: 32.7g
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Amy
Tuesday 30th of October 2018
I need recipes
jessa
Tuesday 30th of October 2018
What kind of recipes?
Rosemary Campbell
Saturday 9th of June 2018
Oh! Its look healthy and delicious. i love salad. I always looking for different types salad recipes. I wanna try your recipe. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Mother of 3
Sunday 8th of April 2018
Aw, that is just adorable that she dug right in! It must be yummy. Pinned.
Petra
Wednesday 28th of March 2018
Little Miss B has good taste! The salad sounds light and delicious. Thank you for bringing this to Fiesta Friday!
Zeba Durrani
Saturday 24th of March 2018
Such a simple and beautiful recipe! Thanks for sharing on Fiesta Friday