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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad recipe with vibrant ingredients

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

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.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Chop the Vegetables: Dice the cucumber and finely chop the red onion. Gather these in a large bowl.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Chill: For the best flavor, cover the salad and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. 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.