Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad Recipe
This Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad combines tender grilled chicken, smoky sweet corn, and fresh cucumber in a luscious, creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and lime juice. Enhanced with smoked paprika and fresh cilantro, this colorful and flavorful salad makes for a refreshing and satisfying meal or side dish perfect for warm weather or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced
Corn
- 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned
Vegetables
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Garnish (Optional)
- Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: If you haven’t already, grill or roast your chicken until it’s fully cooked. Once cooked, dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces to ensure easy mixing and eating.
- Cook the Corn: For fresh corn, grill it until slightly charred to bring out the smoky flavor, then cut the kernels off the cob. Alternatively, use canned corn that has been drained thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
- Chop the Vegetables: Dice the cucumber into small cubes and finely chop the red onion to add crispness and a slight pungent bite to the salad.
- Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir these ingredients until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the diced chicken, cooked corn, cucumber, and chopped red onion to the dressing mixture. Gently fold everything together to evenly coat all the ingredients with the creamy dressing.
- Add Cilantro: Toss in the chopped fresh cilantro for a burst of herbaceous flavor and mix thoroughly but gently.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lime juice according to your preference to balance flavors perfectly.
- Chill (Optional): For the best flavor and a refreshing experience, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with crumbled feta cheese if desired for an added tangy and creamy touch.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy this bright, creamy, and flavorful salad with family or friends.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a lighter alternative, substitute mayonnaise with additional Greek yogurt.
- Grilled corn provides a smoky sweetness that canned corn lacks, but canned is a convenient substitute.
- Adjust the amount of smoked paprika to taste, depending on how smoky or spicy you prefer the salad.
- Adding crumbled feta cheese is optional but adds a nice salty and creamy element that complements the dish well.
Keywords: Street corn salad, creamy chicken salad, grilled chicken salad, cucumber salad, summer salad, smoky chicken salad, Greek yogurt dressing
