Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad
A refreshing salad that combines the delightful flavors of crispy corn, cool cucumber, and tender chicken, perfect for summer gatherings and as a satisfying light meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced Use leftover grilled chicken for convenience.
- 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned Grill fresh corn until lightly charred or use canned sweet corn.
- 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 Add for an extra burst of flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the chicken by grilling or roasting until fully cooked, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Grill fresh corn or drain canned corn and set aside to cool.
- Dice the cucumber and finely chop the red onion.
Dressing
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Combine
- Fold the diced chicken, corn, cucumber, and red onion into the dressing until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Optionally, garnish with crumbled feta cheese.
Notes
This salad can be served in individual cups or jars for a fun and customizable experience. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.