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.
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.