Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad
This Easy Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad is the ultimate summer dish! Fresh, vibrant, and packed with tender grilled chicken, sweet charred corn, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty, creamy dressing. It's healthy, satisfying, and ready in just 30 minutes – perfect for picnics, BBQs, and meal prep. For another delicious salad, try our Street Corn Pasta Salad.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Grill or Grill Pan For grilling corn (optional).
- Large Mixing Bowl For combining ingredients.
- Sharp Knife and Cutting Board For chopping vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced
- 1 cup sweet corn (grilled or canned)
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- crumbled feta cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, grill until slightly charred, then cut kernels off the cob. If using canned corn, drain well.
- Dice the cucumber and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add diced chicken, corn, cucumber, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Fold gently until all ingredients are coated.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if desired.
- For best flavor, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with crumbled feta and extra cilantro if desired. Serve.
Notes
Pro Tips: For the best smoky flavor, grill the corn until slightly charred. Let the salad chill for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. This salad is perfect for meal prep – store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Feel free to customize with black beans, jalapeños, or fresh mango. For the crispiest cucumbers, add them just before serving.