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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad: A Summer Must-Try

This Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad is a delightful summer dish featuring grilled chicken, sweet corn, and crunchy cucumbers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken diced
  • 1 cup sweet corn drained if canned
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt optional
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Optional Garnish
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by prepping your ingredients for the salad. Dice the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces and cut the cucumber into small cubes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, sweet corn, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro. Stir gently to mix.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to combine until all ingredients are well-coated.
  5. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and top with crumbled feta cheese, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep ingredients in advance and add cucumbers just before serving to maintain crunch. Adjust mayo and yogurt for creaminess, and consider a squeeze of extra lime for flavor.

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