Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Summer
This Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad combines fresh vegetables and rotisserie chicken for a delightful summer dish.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- spatula
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1.5 cups english cucumbers halved and sliced
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro minced
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
- ¼ red onion diced
- ½ red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 15.25 oz sweet corn drained
Dressing
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt 2% or higher for creaminess
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime juice and zest of
- 1 clove garlic finely minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
Preparation
- Lay the cucumber slices in a single layer on paper towels then add another layer of paper towels on top, pressing it into the cucumbers to absorb the moisture. Leave them to dry under the paper towels while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
- In a medium bowl combine greek yogurt, mayo, garlic, lime juice and zest, seasonings and salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth, taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- To a large mixing bowl add cucumbers, corn, chicken, and all the remaining ingredients.
- Pour most of the dressing over everything and use a spatula to mix until all ingredients are evenly coated. Use the remaining dressing if needed based on your preference. Serve chilled and store in the fridge in a tightly sealed container.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste, particularly the cumin and chili powder.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg
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