Description
Whip up this Street Corn Cucumber Chicken Salad! A creamy, high-protein summer dream blending tender chicken, crisp cucumber, and zesty lime-yogurt dressing. Quick steps + full nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1.5 cups corn kernels, cooked and cooled (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Tajin seasoning
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, cooked and cooled corn kernels, and the diced cucumber.
- Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, and Tajin seasoning until smooth.
- Step 3: Pour the creamy dressing mixture over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Add the crumbled cotija cheese and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Step 4: Gently fold all the ingredients together until everything is well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
- Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Keep this creamy, refreshing salad tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain its peak freshness and flavor.
- This summer salad is best enjoyed chilled, so skip the reheat; simply serve directly from the fridge to preserve its crisp textures and cool, creamy dressing.
- Delightfully versatile, serve this vibrant salad in crunchy lettuce wraps, as a hearty dip with your favorite tortilla chips, or as a flavorful side dish to grilled chicken or fish.
- To deepen the "street corn" essence, try charring your corn kernels slightly in a dry hot pan before cooling; it adds an irresistible smoky note that truly elevates the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 7g