Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad
A vibrant and flavorful salad combining grilled chicken, sweet corn, and crisp cucumber in a creamy dressing, perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced
- 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 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 Garnish
- to taste crumbled feta cheese For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by cooking your chicken if it’s not pre-cooked. You can grill or roast it. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and grill fresh corn if using.
Mix the Dressing
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
Combine the Salad
- Add the chicken, corn, cucumber, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold the ingredients together until evenly coated.
Chill and Serve
- Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Serve over a bed of greens, in a wrap, or by itself. Optionally sprinkle with crumbled feta.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for better taste. Adjust seasoning to your preference and feel free to customize the ingredients.