Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad
A delightful blend of grilled chicken, sweet corn, and refreshing cucumbers, tossed in a creamy dressing, perfect for busy family nights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced (Pre-cooked chicken can be used to save time.)
- 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned (Freshly grilled corn enhances flavor or canned corn is a convenient alternative.)
- 1 large cucumber, diced (Choose a fresh cucumber for best results.)
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise (Mixing with Greek yogurt helps keep it creamy.)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (Use plain Greek yogurt for a lighter taste.)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (Fresh lime juice is preferred.)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (Optional: adjust to taste.)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (To taste.)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- optional crumbled feta cheese for garnish (Add for extra flavor and texture.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the Chicken: If not using pre-cooked chicken, grill or roast your chicken until it is cooked through. Let it cool, then dice it into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Corn: If using fresh corn, grill it until it has nice char marks, about 10 minutes. If using canned corn, drain and rinse it well.
- Chop the Vegetables: Dice the cucumber and finely chop the red onion. Gather these in a large bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a smaller bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: In the large bowl with the veggies, add the diced chicken and corn. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Chill: For the best flavor, cover the salad and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serving
- To serve, place the salad in a large bowl with a generous spoonful of crumbled feta cheese on top.
Notes
This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Consider adding the cucumbers just before serving to avoid excess moisture.