Description
A refreshing salad featuring grilled chicken, sweet corn, and cucumber, all enveloped in a creamy dressing—perfect for summer gatherings.
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, if you haven’t already done so. Once cooked, let it cool slightly before dicing. If you use canned corn, just drain it and give it a quick rinse. Chop your cucumber and finely dice the red onion.
- Mix the base of the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Stir in the lime juice, chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Combine the ingredients: Add the diced chicken, sweet corn, cucumber, and red onion to the dressing. Mix everything together gently, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Taste and adjust: Take a moment to taste your salad and adjust the seasoning if needed. You might want to add a bit more lime juice or salt, depending on your flavor preferences.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer your salad to a serving dish. If you like, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top for an added layer of flavor. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. It’s best not to freeze the salad due to the cucumber texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken salad, summer salad, creamy salad, corn salad, refreshing salad