Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad
A delightful and vibrant salad featuring grilled chicken, sweet corn, and crunchy cucumber, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Protein
- 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced Can substitute with rotisserie or canned chicken.
Starch/Pasta
- 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned Use frozen corn if needed.
Aromatics & Vegetables
- 1 large cucumber, diced Use green onions for milder flavor.
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped Too much onion may overpower the salad.
Liquids/Dairy
- ½ cup mayonnaise Low-fat options available.
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt Can use low-fat yogurt.
Seasoning/Spice Blend
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Finishing Ingredients
- to taste crumbled feta cheese Can substitute with goat cheese.
Instructions
Preparation
- Grill or roast the chicken until fully cooked and dice into bite-sized pieces.
- If using fresh corn, grill it for about 10 minutes; if canned, drain and rinse.
- Dice the cucumber and finely chop the onion.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combining Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, sweet corn, chopped cucumber, and onion.
- Pour the dressing over and mix well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serving
- Serve chilled, garnished with crumbled feta if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding lime zest. Customize with avocado or cherry tomatoes. Pairs well with grilled meats.