Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad
A vibrant salad combining grilled chicken, sweet corn, and crisp cucumbers in a creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced
- 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Grill or roast the chicken and corn until fully cooked. Drain and rinse canned corn if using.
- Dice the vegetables: Chop cucumber and finely slice red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Whisk in lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, add diced chicken, corn, cucumber, and red onion. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally sprinkle with crumbled feta. Enjoy fresh or let chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
Prepare salad a day in advance but add dressing just before serving to keep veggies crisp. Can substitute proteins and customize with other vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken salad, summer salad, creamy dressing, grilled chicken, corn salad