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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad for Summer Bliss

A refreshing and gluten-free Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad combining savory grilled chicken, sweet corn, and crisp cucumbers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Grilled or Roasted Chicken Substitute with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Can use grilled or canned corn, drained well.
  • 1 large Cucumber Use English cucumbers for less bitterness or pickling cucumbers for extra zest.
  • ½ cup Red Onion Finely chopped; soak in water to mellow the flavor if needed.
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can replace half for a lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt Swap for dairy-free yogurt for a vegan version.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Lemon juice is a tasty alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro Chopped; omit if you’re not a cilantro fan.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika works if smoked isn’t available.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked will amplify the flavor.
Optional Garnish
  • Feta Cheese Omit for a dairy-free variant.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preparing your ingredients for the salad. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the cucumber into cubes. Finely chop the red onion; soak in water if a milder taste is preferred.
  2. In a mixing bowl, create the dressing by combining mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and lime juice. Add cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly for about 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, sweet corn, chopped cucumber, and the soaked red onion. Pour the dressing over the salad mix. Gently stir to coat all ingredients evenly.
  4. To enhance flavors, cover the salad bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes. Once ready, serve cool and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For crunch, add cucumbers just before serving. Use drained canned corn to avoid excess water. Adjust mayonnaise or yogurt for creaminess. Soaking red onion in cold water helps mellow harsh flavors. Substitute cilantro with parsley or dill if preferred.

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