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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad for Summer Bliss

Enjoy this vibrant Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad, a refreshing blend perfect for summer picnics.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Grilled or Roasted Chicken Can be replaced with shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Use grilled or canned corn, drain if canned
  • 1 large Cucumber Any variety like English or Persian works
  • ½ cup Red Onion, finely chopped Substitute with green onions for milder flavor
For the Creamy Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Opt for Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt Sour cream can be used as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Lemon juice can substitute if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped Substitute with parsley if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Use regular paprika for milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is ideal
Optional Garnish
  • Feta Cheese Can be omitted or swapped for queso fresco

Equipment

  • Grill or Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the chicken by grilling or roasting until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20-25 minutes. Let cool and dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Prepare the veggies by dicing the cucumber and chopping red onion. Crumble feta cheese if using.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, sweet corn, cucumber, and red onion. Add mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  4. Adjust flavor to your preference by adding more salt or lime juice if needed.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Serve with crumbled feta cheese as a garnish, either alone or as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be tailored with additional ingredients like avocado or quinoa for added heartiness. Best enjoyed chilled and fresh.

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