Description
This Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish combining crisp cucumbers, sweet corn, tender rotisserie chicken, and a zesty, creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a quick 15-minute prep, it offers a delicious balance of textures and tastes with a hint of lime and mild heat from jalapeno and chili powder.
Ingredients
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 of)
- 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
- Remove Excess Moisture from Cucumbers: Lay the cucumber slices in a single layer on paper towels, then cover with another layer of paper towels. Press gently to absorb moisture and leave them to dry while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice and zest, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and freshly cracked pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more cumin or chili powder to your preference.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the dried cucumber slices, drained sweet corn, chopped rotisserie chicken, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno, red onion, and red bell pepper. Mix to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour most of the prepared dressing over the combined salad ingredients. Using a spatula, gently toss everything until the mixture is evenly coated. Add more dressing as desired for taste and consistency.
- Chill and Serve: Serve the salad chilled for best flavor. Store any leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- To reduce moisture and prevent a watery salad, drying the cucumbers with paper towels is essential.
- Using rotisserie chicken makes this salad quick to assemble and adds savory protein.
- Adjust the spice levels by varying the amount of jalapeno and chili powder to suit your taste.
- The salad pairs well with grilled meats or can be served as a light main dish on its own.
- Refrigerate leftovers and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American