Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad
A refreshing and hearty salad combining grilled chicken, sweet corn, crunchy cucumbers, and a creamy dressing that captures the essence of summer.
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
- 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
- Prepare the Chicken: Grill or roast your chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Allow it to cool, then dice it into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the Corn: If using fresh corn, grill it until nicely charred. For canned corn, simply drain and rinse.
- Chop the Vegetables: Dice your cucumber and finely chop the red onion. You want them in small pieces for that perfect bite!
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine Everything: Add the diced chicken, corn, cucumber, and red onion to the bowl. Gently mix until everything is well-coated in dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over your salad for extra flavor.
- Chill: Allow your salad to chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken before grilling. Keep cucumbers separate until serving if making ahead to maintain crunch.