Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring grilled corn, fresh cucumbers, and seasoned chicken in a creamy dressing, perfect for any gathering.
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 until it’s fully cooked. Allow it to cool before dicing into bite-sized chunks. If you’re using corn on the cob, grill it until it has beautiful char marks, around 10 minutes, then let it cool before cutting the kernels off.
- Combine the vegetables: In your large mixing bowl, add the diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and sweet corn. Toss them gently to mix while enjoying the fresh aromas of the ingredients.
- Craft the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine and mix: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and diced chicken. Gently fold everything together until the salad is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust: Before serving, taste the salad and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Chill before serving: If time permits, allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve and garnish: When ready to serve, add optional crumbled feta for a beautiful finishing touch.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and stores well in the fridge for up to three days. Avoid adding cucumber until ready to serve for optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salad, summer, chicken, corn, cucumber, creamy dressing