If there’s one recipe I could eat on repeat without getting bored, it’s this Keto Grilled Chicken & Cucumber Dill Salad. It’s light, refreshing, and so ridiculously easy to throw together—especially in the summer when the grill’s already fired up and the last thing I want to do is stand over a hot stove.

During my elimination diet, I needed recipes that were clean, quick, and didn’t make me feel like I was missing out. This one delivered every time—and bonus? It was super easy to customize for my family without making multiple meals.

grilled chicken cucumber salad

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So Many Ways to Make It Work

I’d often grill a bunch of chicken at once and use it throughout the week—this salad was just one way I’d put it to use. If I didn’t have chicken on hand, I’d sub in a leftover pork chop, salmon filet, or even turkey bacon (yes, really).

For my husband and toddler, I’d take the same ingredients and wrap them in tortillas, or make quesadillas with the salad as a side. It was one of those rare meals that checked every box: fast, family-friendly, and made me feel good.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Salad:

  • 1 large grilled chicken breast (about 6 oz), sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

For the Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp avocado mayo
  • 1 tsp fresh or dried dill
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
  • Sea salt, to taste

🥒 Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together avocado mayo, dill, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, toss romaine, cucumber, and red onion.
  3. Add sliced grilled chicken on top.
  4. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
  5. Serve immediately, or store the salad and dressing separately for easy meal prep.

💡 Easy Variations:

  • Protein swap: Use leftover pork chops, salmon, or turkey bacon.
  • Wrap it up: Turn this into tacos or quesadillas for the fam.
  • Meal prep tip: Keep grilled chicken on hand so this comes together in 5 minutes flat.

🍽 Macros Per Serving (Serves 2):

  • Calories: 260
  • Fat: 18g
  • Net Carbs: 3g
  • Protein: 22g

This salad was a constant in my rotation because it gave me what I needed without overcomplicating anything—and that’s the vibe I try to carry into all my meals. Simple, satisfying, and flexible enough to fit real life.

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