Description
A creamy and refreshing chicken salad inspired by street corn flavors, featuring tender chicken, sweet corn, crisp cucumber, and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced
- 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned and drained
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Grill or roast the chicken until fully cooked and dice it into bite-sized pieces
2. If using fresh corn grill it until slightly charred then cut the kernels off the cob, or drain canned corn if using
3. Dice the cucumber and finely chop the red onion
4. In a large bowl mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth
5. Add the diced chicken, corn, cucumber, and red onion to the bowl
6. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing
7. Stir in the chopped cilantro and mix well
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed
9. For best flavor refrigerate the salad for about 10 minutes before serving
10. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with crumbled feta cheese if desired
Notes
For extra street corn flavor add a sprinkle of chili powder or cotija cheese.
This salad can be served in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or with tortilla chips.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg