Description
This refreshing Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad combines crisp cucumber slices, sweet corn, and tender rotisserie chicken tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing with Greek yogurt and mayo, seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and fresh lime, making it a perfect light and flavorful summer dish ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Protein
- 1 1/2 English cucumbers (halved and sliced, about 3 cups)
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken (chopped)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (minced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and diced)
- 1/4 red onion (diced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 15.25 oz can sweet corn (drained)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or higher for creaminess)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced or grated)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Dry the Cucumbers: Lay the cucumber slices in a single layer on paper towels, then add another layer of paper towels on top. Press gently into the cucumbers to absorb excess moisture. Leave them to dry under the paper towels while preparing the other ingredients to ensure a crisp salad texture.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice and zest, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Whisk thoroughly until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired, adding a bit more cumin or chili powder if preferred for extra flavor.
- Mix Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried cucumber slices, drained sweet corn, chopped rotisserie chicken, minced cilantro, sliced green onions, diced jalapeno, red onion, and red bell pepper. Ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour most of the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold and mix until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Add any remaining dressing based on your preference for creaminess.
- Serve and Store: Serve the salad chilled for best flavor. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Pressing the cucumbers dry is essential to prevent a watery salad and maintain crispness.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno based on your heat tolerance or omit for a milder version.
- Rotisserie chicken adds convenience and rich flavor, but you can substitute with grilled or shredded cooked chicken.
- This salad is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- For a dairy-free version, replace Greek yogurt with a non-dairy alternative and use a vegan mayonnaise.
