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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad for Summer Bliss

A light, fresh, and vibrant Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Grilled or Roasted Chicken Substitute with canned chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
For the Salad Base
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Canned corn (drained) or grilled corn can be used.
  • 1 large Cucumber Choose English cucumbers for fewer seeds.
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion Substitute with green onions for a milder flavor.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Use Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt Can replace entirely with more mayonnaise if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro Omit if not preferred.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika is a suitable substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to preference.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Can increase based on spice preference.
For Garnish
  • optional Feta Cheese Sprinkle on top before serving for an extra touch.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Dice your grilled or roasted chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add sweet corn, diced cucumber, and finely chopped red onion to the bowl.
  3. Pour in the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, squeeze in lime juice, and sprinkle cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly coated.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and chill in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.
  6. Give the salad a quick stir to refresh the ingredients, then check seasoning and add crumbled feta cheese if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best served chilled and can be made ahead of time. Maintain crunch by adding cucumbers just before serving.

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