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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad for a Summer Win

This Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make dish, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Grilled or Roasted Chicken Can substitute with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Grilled or canned, ensure canned corn is well-drained.
  • 1 large Cucumber English cucumbers are preferred for fewer seeds.
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion Finely chopped; green onions can replace for a lighter flavor.
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a lighter substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt Adds tang and creaminess; adjust for desired texture.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Adds brightness; lemon juice can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro Chopped; omit if not preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Use regular paprika for less intensity.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor.
Optional Garnish
  • Crumbled Feta Cheese Swap with goat cheese or omit for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Grill

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Dice the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Peel and chop the cucumber into refreshing chunks.
  3. If using fresh corn, grill it for about 7-10 minutes until lightly charred.
  4. Finely chop the red onion.
Dressing Steps
  1. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and lime juice.
  2. Add chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; whisk until smooth.
Combining Salad
  1. In the mixing bowl with chicken, add grilled corn, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. Pour creamy dressing over salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
Serving Steps
  1. Chill salad in refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
  2. Optionally garnish with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and allow the salad to chill before serving.

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