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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad You'll Crave All Summer

This Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad is a delightful summer dish, bursting with fresh flavors and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Grilled or Roasted Chicken Using rotisserie chicken saves you time.
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Canned corn is a convenient substitute—just drain well.
  • 1 large Cucumber Opt for seedless cucumbers for less moisture.
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion Substitute with green onions for a milder flavor.
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Feel free to swap with Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt Add more for a creamier texture.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Lemon juice also works well.
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro Omit if cilantro isn’t your thing.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Use regular paprika for a milder taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to your personal preference.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is best for maximum flavor.
Optional Garnish
  • Crumbled Feta Cheese A perfect finishing flourish for your salad.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Begin by dicing your grilled or roasted chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Combine the diced chicken with sweet corn, chopped cucumber, and red onion in the mixing bowl.
  3. Add mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
  4. Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until well mixed.
  5. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  7. Before serving, garnish the salad with crumbled feta cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add cucumbers just before serving to maintain their refreshing crunch. Prepare the salad several hours in advance but store it without cucumbers until ready to serve for optimal freshness.

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