Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad
A delightful combination of vibrant flavors and creamy textures, this salad features grilled corn, chicken, cucumber, and a zesty dressing, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced Use leftover or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 cup corn kernels, freshly grilled Grill corn until charred and tender.
- 1 large cucumber, diced Fresh and in-season is best.
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish Fresh cilantro Adds extra flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the chicken and shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Grill the corn until charred and tender, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, grilled corn, diced cucumber, and red onion.
Dressing
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
Combine and Serve
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently until well coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. For added heartiness, consider adding quinoa or brown rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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