Description
A vibrant salad that combines sweet grilled corn, crunchy cucumber, and tender chicken with a creamy dressing.
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 the Chicken and Corn: Grill fresh corn until charred and tender, then remove kernels. Grill or roast chicken until cooked and dice.
- Combine the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, corn, and onion.
- Mix the Dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss the Salad: Fold in the chicken and pour dressing over the mixture. Combine until well-coated.
- Chill (Optional): Let the salad sit in the fridge for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve chilled, garnished with feta if desired.
Notes
This salad can be prepared ahead of time for meal prep. Ensure cucumbers are added just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, summer, corn, cucumber, creamy, easy recipe