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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad for Summer Smiles

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad is a vibrant, gluten-free dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Grilled or Roasted Chicken Diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Grilled or well-drained canned corn
  • 1 large Cucumber Chopped, preferably English cucumber
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt for a healthier option
  • 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt For additional creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Or lemon juice as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Finely chopped, optional
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • medium bowl
  • spatula
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice your grilled or roasted chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Chop the cucumber and red onion into about half-inch pieces.
  3. If using fresh corn, grill it until charred and slice the kernels off the cob.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and fresh lime juice to create a creamy dressing.
  2. Add finely chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Combining the Salad
  1. Gently fold in corn, cucumber, and diced red onion into the large bowl with chicken.
  2. Pour your creamy dressing over the mixture and mix everything together delicately.
Chilling
  1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Serving
  1. Give your salad a gentle stir and garnish with crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add cucumbers right before serving to keep them crisp. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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