Description
A vibrant and refreshing chicken salad with grilled corn and creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
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
- Start by preparing your key players. Dice the grilled or roasted chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Tackle the sweet corn; either grill it for extra flavor or use canned corn.
- Chop the cucumber into cubes for a refreshingly hydrating addition.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Add lime juice and mix until incorporated, then sprinkle in chopped cilantro and smoked paprika.
- Coat the chicken, corn, and cucumber in the dressing until evenly mixed.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve on a colorful platter, garnished with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using diced jalapeños, or a hint of cinnamon in the fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg