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RecipesCuisine: International 09 October 2026 Updated at: 09 October 20261 min read

Chicken Salad with Yoghurt Dressing and Croutons

Name: Chicken Salad with Yoghurt Dressing and Croutons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 250g chicken breast, diced; 150g iceberg lettuce; 1 cucumber, sliced; 2 slices of bread; 5 cherry tomatoes, halved; A little olive oil, for cooking and croutons; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 cup plain yoghurt (about 240ml); 3 tbsp olive oil, for the dressing; 1 tbsp lemon juice; A pinch of salt, for the dressing

Chicken salad with crisp vegetables, homemade croutons and a bright lemon yoghurt dressing for lunch or a light dinner.

For a fresh lunch that still feels satisfying, bring together cooked chicken, crisp lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and homemade croutons. A simple lemon and yoghurt dressing gives the salad a bright, creamy finish.

Use a reliable kitchen knife for the vegetables and serve the finished salad on dinnerware that makes an everyday meal feel special. Find the ingredients and method below.

Recipe details

Preparation: 10 min
Cooking: 15 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

250g chicken breast, diced
150g iceberg lettuce
1 cucumber, sliced
2 slices of bread
5 cherry tomatoes, halved
A little olive oil, for cooking and croutons
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup plain yoghurt (about 240ml)
3 tbsp olive oil, for the dressing
1 tbsp lemon juice
A pinch of salt, for the dressing

Method

Cook the chicken:

Heat a little olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook, stirring, for about 8 minutes or until browned and thoroughly cooked with no pink remaining. Season with salt and black pepper.

Make the croutons:

Remove the crusts from the bread and cut it into small cubes. Drizzle with a little olive oil, place on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for about 6 minutes, until golden and crisp.

Mix the dressing:

Stir together the plain yoghurt, 3 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt until smooth.

Assemble:

Arrange the lettuce, cucumber and cherry tomatoes in a serving bowl. Add the warm chicken and croutons, spoon over the dressing and serve straight away.