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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

A delightful salad combining succulent chicken, crispy cucumbers, and sweet corn in a creamy dressing, perfect for quick dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced
  • 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: crumbled feta cheese for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, corn, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to combine.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add crumbled feta cheese if desired.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle, then serve.

Notes

This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. For best texture, mix the ingredients separately from the dressing until ready to serve. Can be made vegetarian with tofu or chickpeas.