Description
A delightful blend of tender grilled chicken, sweet corn, and refreshing cucumber in a 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
- Prepare your chicken: Begin by grilling or roasting your chicken until it’s beautifully golden and cooked through. Let it cool, then dice it into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the creamy base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Toss in the veggies: Add the diced cucumber, sweet corn, red onion, and cilantro to the mixing bowl.
- Combine well: Gently fold the diced chicken into the mixture, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: For optimal flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish and serve: If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made a day ahead for improved flavor. Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg