Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad
A delightful and refreshing salad combining juicy chicken, crunchy cucumber, and sweet corn, perfect for a light lunch or picnic side.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
- 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned Grilling the corn adds a nice smoky flavor, but canned corn works just as well.
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise Adjust the amount for creaminess.
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt Adjust the amount for creaminess.
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt To taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- optional crumbled feta cheese for garnish Sprinkle on top for extra flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix the diced chicken, sweet corn, and diced cucumber.
- Add the finely chopped red onion.
- In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir until everything is well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If you like, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top for extra flavor.
- Cover the salad and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve this salad chilled. It works great as a main dish or side dish. You can enjoy it on a bed of greens or in a wrap. Add some fresh lime wedges on the side for a zesty kick! Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for 2-3 days.