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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

A fresh and filling chicken salad that combines smoky corn, juicy chicken, and cool cucumber with a creamy lime dressing, inspired by elote.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced Grilled chicken is recommended for best flavor.
  • 1 cup sweet corn (grilled or canned) Grilled corn gives the best flavor.
  • 1 large cucumber, diced English cucumbers work best as they are less watery.
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped Soak in cold water to reduce intensity if necessary.
Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Fresh lime juice is best.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped Can be replaced with parsley or mint.
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
  • crumbled feta cheese to taste Optional but highly recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If using fresh corn, grill it over medium-high heat until charred, about 10-12 minutes. Let cool, then slice the kernels off the cob.
  2. For canned corn, drain it and sear in a skillet over high heat for 2-3 minutes until browned.
  3. If grilling chicken, season with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Grill until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side for breasts. Let rest before dicing.
  4. Prep cucumber and red onion: dice cucumber to match chicken size, and finely chop onion.
  5. For the dressing, whisk together mayonnaise and Greek yogurt until smooth, then incorporate lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, corn, cucumber, and red onion. Pour the dressing over and gently fold to combine.
  7. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. This salad does not freeze well. Adjust salt and lime to taste before serving.