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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad for Sunny Days

Enjoy a refreshing and gluten-free Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 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 For convenience, you can substitute with rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 cup Sweet corn Grilled or canned, ensure it's well-drained.
  • 1 large Cucumber, diced Choose English cucumbers for less bitterness.
  • 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped Green onions can be used for a milder taste.
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt Can replace entirely with mayonnaise.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped Consider using parsley if cilantro isn't preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Chili powder can be an alternative.
  • Salt To taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground is recommended.
  • Optional: Crumbled feta cheese Can be omitted for a lactose-free version.
For the Dressing
  • Creamy dressing mixture Blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and spices.

Equipment

  • Grill or Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Chicken: Grill or roast the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, around 15-20 minutes. Let it rest, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: Wash and dice cucumber, finely chop red onion and cilantro, setting aside in separate bowls.
  3. Mix Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add chicken, corn, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro to the dressing. Gently fold until well-coated.
  5. Chill: Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  6. Serve: After chilling, stir and transfer to a serving dish. Top with crumbled feta cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes to deepen the flavors. Use high-quality ingredients for best results.

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