Mediterranean Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats
Crisp cucumber halves hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of shredded chicken breast, creamy Greek yogurt, lemon, and oregano. A refreshing, high-protein snack that keeps you full and energized without feeling heavy.
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10 min
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Makes
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Made by Maria + Lila
Maria created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Make-Ahead Friendly: You can shred the chicken and mix the salad up to 2 days in advance. To keep the cucumber boats crisp, hollow them out just before serving.
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Next: Prepare the cucumber base by slicing the…
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Prepare the cucumber base by slicing the…
Prepare the cucumber base by slicing the english cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon to gently scrape out the watery seeds from the center of each half, creating a hollowed-out channel or "boat.".
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Combine the shredded chicken breast
In a small mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken breast, plain greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and dried oregano. Stir well until the chicken is thoroughly coated and the mixture is creamy.
Look for: the chicken is thoroughly coated and the mixture is creamy
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Spoon the chicken salad mixture evenly into…
Spoon the chicken salad mixture evenly into the hollowed-out channels of both cucumber halves.
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Garnish with a tiny pinch of sea…
Garnish with a tiny pinch of sea salt and extra oregano if desired. Serve immediately, or wrap tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Allow: 24 hours
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