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Street corn creamy cucumber chicken salad in a white bowl with feta cheese and fresh cilantro

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

Tender grilled chicken, sweet corn, and crisp cucumber tossed in a smoky creamy paprika dressing. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time (optional) 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken diced into bite-sized pieces, rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 cup sweet corn grilled or canned, drained and patted dry
  • 1 large cucumber diced, add just before serving if making ahead
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise full-fat recommended
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • crumbled feta cheese optional garnish

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Grill or roast the chicken until fully cooked through to 165 degrees F. Rest 5 minutes then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. If using fresh corn, grill until lightly charred on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cut kernels off the cob. If using canned corn, drain thoroughly and pat dry.
  3. Dice the cucumber into small even pieces and finely chop the red onion. Set aside until ready to assemble.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Add the diced chicken, corn, cucumber, and red onion to the bowl. Fold gently with a spatula until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
  6. Toss in the chopped cilantro and fold once more. Refrigerate for 10 minutes if time allows. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with crumbled feta if desired.

Notes

Add cucumber just before serving if making ahead to preserve crunch. Use rotisserie chicken as a time-saving shortcut. Do not freeze this salad as the cucumber breaks down when thawed. For a lighter version, replace mayo entirely with Greek yogurt.