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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad for Summer Refreshment

This Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad combines grilled chicken and sweet corn, making it a perfect summer dish that's gluten-free and refreshing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 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
  • 1 lb Grilled or Roasted Chicken Using rotisserie chicken saves time.
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Fresh grilled or drained canned corn works beautifully.
  • 1 large Cucumber Any cucumber variety will do.
  • 1 small Red Onion Green onions can replace it for a milder bite.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can lighten it up if preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt Use more for an even richer texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh lime juice delivers the best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Parsley serves as a great alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can substitute.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
Optional Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Adds a creamy, tangy element if desired.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Chicken: Grill or roast the chicken until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Let it rest, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: Wash and slice the large cucumber and red onion. Dice the cucumber and chop the red onion.
  3. Mix Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, sweet corn, diced cucumber, and red onion. Add mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss to Combine: Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated, avoiding bruising the cucumber.
  5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate the salad for 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve: Stir the salad before serving and top with crumbled feta cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor. If preparing in advance, add cucumber just before serving.

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