Description
A refreshing, smoky salad blending grilled chicken, crisp cucumber, golden corn, and a zesty creamy dressing. Perfect for summer or quick meals
Ingredients
2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, roughly diced
1 cup sweet corn kernels, grilled or canned (drained)
1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., vegetable oil) for grilling
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
Preheat grill or stovetop skillet to medium-high heat
Toss diced chicken with 1 tbsp oil, garlic, and 1/2 tsp paprika. Season with salt and pepper
Grill chicken 6-7 minutes until cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes then dice
In a large bowl, combine cucumber, corn, and remaining paprika
In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt
Pour dressing over salad base and toss to coat
Fold in grilled chicken and cilantro until evenly distributed
Notes
Use store-bought grilled chicken for time-saving
Swap chicken for 2 cups cooked lentils for a vegan version
Add avocado for extra creaminess
Store in sealed container up to 3 days
FODMAP-friendly: Use lactose-free yogurt if needed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg