Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining smoky grilled corn, crunchy cucumbers, and tender chicken in a tangy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced
- 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Start by grilling or roasting your chicken if you haven’t done so already. Once cooked, let it cool slightly before dicing it into bite-sized pieces. If you’re using canned corn, drain it and give it a quick rinse. Chop your cucumber and finely dice the red onion.
- Mix the base of the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Stir in the lime juice, chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the ingredients: Add the diced chicken, sweet corn, cucumber, and red onion to the dressing. Mix everything together gently, ensuring that all the ingredients get evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Taste and adjust: After mixing, take a moment to taste your salad. Adjust the seasoning if needed; you might want to add a little more lime juice for tanginess or salt to enhance the flavors.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer your flavorful salad to a serving dish. If you like, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top for an added layer of tangy flavor. Serve it chilled or at room temperature—it’s delicious either way.
Notes
Best served chilled and pairs well with tortilla chips or as a filling in wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salad, chicken salad, summer recipe, corn salad, refreshing salad