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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad That Refreshes Summer

A vibrant Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad that combines grilled chicken, sweet corn, and fresh cucumbers for a refreshing summer meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups Grilled or Roasted Chicken Shredded or diced, using rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Either grilled or canned (drain canned corn).
  • 1 large Cucumber Diced into bite-sized pieces.
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion Finely chopped; green onions can be used as an alternative.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base; Greek yogurt can be a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt For added creaminess; sour cream can replace it.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh juice is preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro Chopped; can be omitted if not preferred.
Seasoning and Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Can use regular paprika if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjusted to personal preference.
  • Crumbled Feta Cheese For optional garnish, can omit for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by dicing about 2 cups of grilled or roasted chicken into bite-sized pieces. If using rotisserie chicken, shred it into chunks.
  2. Dice 1 large cucumber into small pieces and finely chop ½ cup of red onion.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, cucumber, onion, and 1 cup of sweet corn. Stir in ½ cup of mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Fold everything together until well mixed.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for about 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
  6. When ready to serve, give the salad a gentle stir, transfer it to a serving dish, and sprinkle optional crumbled feta cheese on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill for at least 15-30 minutes for the best flavor. Fresh ingredients enhance the overall taste.

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