Cucumbers with Chicken and Almond Salad

Name: Cucumbers with Chicken and Almond Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken breast, shredded; 1 cup almonds; 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato, diced; 2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped; 1 cup plain yogurt, low-fat; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; pinches salt; pepper; 2 cucumbers; cherry tomatoes, for garnish; almonds, for garnish; chives, for garnish; lettuce leaf, for garnish

California Almonds

This cucumber recipe with chicken and almond salad is the perfect snack for lunchtime. The chicken salad with almonds gives it a special flavor and can be prepared in just 20 minutes. It is important to cut the base of the cucumber so it stands upright and can be easily filled. Additionally, you can substitute yogurt for low-fat cream to make it even lighter.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 12-11-2019

Preparation

20 mins

Low

In a bowl, mix the chicken with the almonds, green onions, tomato, celery, and yogurt; season with garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside until use. On a cutting board, peel and hollow out the cucumbers, cut them in half, and fill with the chicken salad, garnishing with cherry tomatoes, almonds, and green onions. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.