Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad
A vibrant and flavorful salad combining juicy grilled chicken, sweet corn, and crisp cucumbers in a creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Protein-rich
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
- Prepare the Chicken: Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Grill or roast until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side, then dice.
- Cook the Corn: Grill fresh corn until charred (about 10 minutes) or boil until tender; let cool and slice off the kernels.
- Prep the Veggies: Dice cucumber and chop red onion, mixing in a large bowl.
- Mix the Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine and Blend: Add chicken, corn, and dressing to the veggie bowl. Fold everything together gently.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
Great for picnics and barbecues! Using leftover chicken saves time. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken salad, corn salad, summer salad, healthy recipes, creamy cucumber salad