Description
A vibrant salad that combines sweet corn, crunchy cucumbers, and hearty chicken, all tossed in a creamy dressing for a refreshing meal.
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
- If not already cooked, grill or roast chicken strips until just done and char corn on the grill or skillet until lightly blistered.
- Dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and chop cilantro; place all measured ingredients near your work area.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, add diced chicken, corn, cucumber, and red onion; pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Taste and adjust with more lime, salt, or smoked paprika as needed; finish with cilantro and optional crumbled feta.
Notes
For best flavor, use freshly grilled chicken and ensure cucumbers are firm for a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Grilling
- Cuisine: American-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg