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Easy High Protein Chicken Bacon Cucumber Salad

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A crunchy, creamy salad with grilled chicken, crispy turkey bacon, refreshing cucumber, and tangy Greek yogurt dressing for 40g protein per serving. Perfect for meal prep, this low-carb, flavor-packed dish balances smoky, savory, and cool textures in under 25 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 boneless chicken breasts
4 turkey bacon strips
1 large English cucumber
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
Grill chicken breasts 5-6 minutes per side, then let rest.
Cook turkey bacon in skillet until crisp, drain on paper towels.
Dice cooled chicken, chop cucumber, and thinly slice red onion.
In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with lemon juice, Dijon, and olive oil for dressing.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, cucumber, turkey bacon, and red onion.
Toss with dressing to coat evenly before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 3 days.
For extra flavor, swap red onion for 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions.
Drizzle additional olive oil or lemon juice if desired.

  • Author: Amelie Harper
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: High Protein Meals
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg