Recipe Detail
Egg and Cucumber Salad
A simple protein-forward salad that works well as a fast breakfast, snack, or light recovery meal.
| Calories | 214 kcal |
| Protein | 15g |
| Prep Time | 10 mins |
| Nutri-Grade | A |
Why it supports metabolic health
Eggs provide efficient protein and cucumber keeps the bowl light, making it useful when appetite is low but recovery still matters.
Ingredients
- • 2 boiled eggs, chopped
- • 1/2 cucumber, diced
- • 1 tomato, diced
- • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- • Salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste
- • A squeeze of lemon
Method
- Combine eggs, cucumber, and tomato in a bowl.
- Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and seasoning.
- Mix gently until coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Substitution options
- • Use hung curd instead of Greek yogurt for a thicker dressing.
- • Add avocado when you need a higher-energy meal.
- • Serve over lettuce for more volume.
Best fit for
Diabetic-Friendly · Postpartum Support · Athlete Performance Meals
Chill it for 10 minutes if you want a cleaner texture and fresher flavor.