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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

A vibrant salad combining juicy chicken, sweet corn, and crunchy cucumbers in a creamy dressing with a hint of lime—perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen) If using frozen corn, thaw it first.
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with light mayonnaise.
  • 1/4 cup sour cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
  • Fresh cilantro For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by shredding your cooked chicken if it isn't already.
  2. Dice the cucumber and finely chop the red onion.
  3. If you’re using frozen corn, be sure to thaw it first.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, diced cucumber, and red onion.
  2. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together gently until all the ingredients are well coated.
Taste and Adjust
  1. Give your salad a taste, adjusting salt and lime juice if necessary for your desired flavor.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Finally, garnish with fresh cilantro for a sprinkle of color and extra flavor.
  2. Enjoy your salad chilled or at room temperature!

Notes

Consider preparing the salad just before serving to maintain the crunchy textures. Store leftovers in an airtight container, best consumed within 3 days.