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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad recipe featuring fresh ingredients.

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

This vibrant, filling salad features grilled chicken, sweet corn, refreshing cucumbers, and a creamy dressing, making it a perfect dish for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced Freshly cooked or rotisserie chicken works great.
  • 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned Look for bright and plump corn.
  • 1 large cucumber, diced Persian cucumbers are an excellent choice.
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped Adds a slight bite to the salad.

Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise Provides creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt Adds tanginess and creaminess.
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Fresh lime juice for flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped Enhances the flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Gives a warm flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.

Optional Garnish

  • to taste crumbled feta cheese For garnish, optional.

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Begin by dicing your grilled or roasted chicken into bite-sized pieces. Pro Tip: You want the chicken to be nice and warm to enhance the overall flavor.
  • Dice your cucumber and finely chop the red onion. Pro Tip: Rinse the cucumber beforehand for a refreshing crunch!
  • In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, sweet corn, diced cucumber, and red onion. Pro Tip: The colors should pop—it should look as good as it tastes!
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pro Tip: The dressing should be creamy but pourable; adjust with a splash of yogurt if needed.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken and veggies, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Pro Tip: This allows the flavors to meld beautifully!

Notes

Make sure to use chilled ingredients when mixing; it enhances the freshness. Avoid over-mixing to keep the texture delightful and the cucumber crunchy. Holding back the feta until serving keeps it from getting mushy.
Keyword Chicken Salad, creamy dressing, cucumber salad, Street Corn Salad, summer salad