Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
This refreshing Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad combines crisp cucumbers, sweet corn, and tender rotisserie chicken tossed in a zesty, creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and a blend of spices. With vibrant flavors from cilantro, jalapeno, and lime, this salad is perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Protein
- 1 1/2 English cucumbers (halved and sliced, about 3 cups)
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken (chopped)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (minced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and diced)
- 1/4 red onion (diced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 15.25 oz can sweet corn (drained)
Dressing and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or higher for creaminess)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced or grated)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables and Chicken: Wash and halve the English cucumbers, then slice them thinly to yield about 3 cups. Chop the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince the cilantro, slice green onions, seed and dice the jalapeño, red onion, and red bell pepper. Drain the sweet corn thoroughly to remove any excess liquid.
- Make the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, finely minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the sliced cucumbers, chopped chicken, cilantro, green onions, jalapeño, red onion, red bell pepper, and drained sweet corn to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything gently but thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: For best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, give it one last gentle toss, then enjoy as a refreshing main dish or side salad.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt with at least 2% fat content to achieve a creamy texture in the dressing.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño according to your heat preference; remove seeds for milder flavor.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead of time and stored refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the rotisserie chicken or substitute with grilled tofu or chickpeas.
- Draining the canned corn well is essential to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
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