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Fresh Creamy Street Corn Chicken Salad with Cucumber

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A fresh, creamy chicken salad featuring street corn, cucumber, and a zesty dressing that balances sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Perfect for quick meals, summer gatherings, and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 cup street corn kernels (freshly grilled or frozen, thawed and charred)
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (full-fat preferred)
  • ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt as a substitute)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the corn: Grill fresh corn on medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until lightly charred, turning occasionally. If using frozen corn, thaw completely and sauté in a hot skillet with a dash of oil for 5-7 minutes until kernels brown and pop.
  2. Cook or shred chicken: Use leftover cooked or rotisserie chicken. Shred into bite-size pieces and place 2 cups in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Dice the cucumber: Peel if desired and cut into small, uniform ¼-inch cubes. Add to the bowl with chicken.
  4. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Combine all ingredients: Add charred corn, diced jalapeño (if using), chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions to the chicken and cucumber. Pour dressing over the top.
  6. Mix gently but thoroughly: Fold everything together with a spatula or large spoon until evenly coated. Avoid overmixing to keep cucumber crisp.
  7. Chill before serving: Cover and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld. The salad tastes even better the next day.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh grilled corn or pan-charred frozen corn. Pat cucumber dry if watery to avoid sogginess. Chilling the salad before serving enhances flavor and texture. Adjust spice levels by varying jalapeño and chili powder amounts. For dairy-free, substitute mayo and sour cream with vegan mayo and coconut yogurt.

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Keywords: chicken salad, street corn, cucumber salad, creamy chicken salad, summer salad, quick salad, easy chicken recipe, potluck salad

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