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picnic idea Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

Picnic Idea Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad Bliss

This picnic idea Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad combines grilled chicken, sweet corn, and cucumbers for a refreshing summer dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Grilled or Roasted Chicken Diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Grilled or canned, thawed frozen corn is a substitute
  • 1 large Cucumber Persian or English for less bitterness
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Chopped; soak in water for milder flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can be replaced with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Full-fat yields richest flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed for best taste
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Omit if not preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika serves as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked is preferred
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese Optional garnish; can substitute with goat cheese or omit

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dice the grilled or roasted chicken into bite-sized pieces. Chop the cucumbers and red onion, placing them in separate bowls.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and lime juice until smooth and creamy. Fold in cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, sweet corn, chopped cucumbers, and red onion. Stir gently to mix. Pour the dressing over and mix thoroughly.
  4. Taste the salad and adjust seasonings by adding more salt, black pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  5. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients and add cucumbers just before serving to maintain their crunch. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days and keep cucumbers separate until serving.

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