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Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad with Chicken, Avocado, and Feta Recipe

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  • Author: Mariam
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A fresh and vibrant Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad featuring crisp mini cucumbers, colorful sweet peppers, creamy avocado, tender cooked chicken, and crumbly feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy ginger dressing. This quick and easy salad is perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish.


Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 3 mini cucumbers, sliced into coins
  • 5 to 8 mini sweet peppers, sliced
  • 1 medium avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbly feta cheese

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup ginger dressing


Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Combine the sliced mini cucumbers, sliced mini sweet peppers, and diced avocado in a large mixing bowl. Gently toss the ingredients to evenly mix without mashing the avocado.
  2. Add chicken and dressing: Add the shredded or chopped cooked chicken to the bowl, then pour in the ginger dressing. Toss everything together gently to coat the salad evenly with the dressing.
  3. Add feta cheese and serve: Add the crumbly feta cheese, saving a few tablespoons for garnish. Toss the salad briefly to combine, then top with the reserved feta and serve immediately for best freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushy texture.
  • The ginger dressing can be store-bought or homemade according to your preference.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and add chickpeas or another protein alternative.
  • Serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the vegetables and freshness of the avocado.
  • This salad is best eaten fresh; it does not store well due to avocado browning.