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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad for Summer Bliss

A refreshing gluten-free Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad perfect for summer with grilled chicken, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet corn.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Grilled or Roasted Chicken Shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Canned corn works well, ensure it’s well-drained
  • 1 large Cucumber English cucumbers are recommended for better flavor
  • ½ cup Red Onion Substitute with green onions for a milder flavor
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt Sour cream can also be used
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro Chopped; parsley is a good substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked enhances flavor
Optional Garnish
  • Feta Cheese Crumbled queso fresco is a lovely alternative

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by dicing your grilled or roasted chicken, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. If using fresh corn on the cob, grill it on medium-high heat until charred, about 10-15 minutes, then let it cool before slicing off the kernels.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine ½ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro. Add in 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and season with salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper to taste. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the diced chicken, sweet corn, diced cucumber, and red onion. Pour the creamy dressing over the chicken mixture, ensuring every morsel is coated.
  4. Gently toss the salad with a spatula or large spoon, ensuring that all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. For optimal flavor integration, let your salad chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
  6. When ready to serve, transfer the salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and adjust creaminess by varying mayonnaise and yogurt amounts.

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