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A bowl of Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad featuring colorful ingredients.

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad

A refreshing salad with a blend of corn, cucumbers, black beans, and a creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 5 ears Fresh Corn, shucked and kernels removed (or 4 cups frozen corn) Use fresh for better flavor.
  • 1 clove Garlic (pressed or grated) Enhances the flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper, diced Adds color and sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped Can substitute with parsley if desired.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion, diced For crunch and flavor.
  • 1 unit Jalapeño, seeded and diced Adjust for desired heat level.
  • 1 15 oz can Black Beans, drained & rinsed Adds protein and texture.

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sour Cream (or plain Greek Yogurt) For creaminess.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice (or more to taste) Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder For flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin For warmth.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adds depth of flavor.

Garnishes

  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese (or feta), crumbled For creaminess and saltiness.
  • 2 unit Green Onions, chopped For garnish.
  • 1 unit Avocado, sliced Optional for creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, for garnish Optional for garnish.

Instructions
 

Cooking Corn

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet. If using fresh corn, sauté the kernels until bright and tender. For frozen corn, thaw before adding.

Preparing Salad Base

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic, salt, pepper, bell pepper, cilantro, onion, and jalapeño.

Combine Ingredients

  • Add the drained black beans and cooled corn to the bowl.

Prepare Dressing

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.

Mix Salad

  • Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently until well combined.

Final Touches

  • Fold in crumbled cheese. Garnish with green onions, extra cilantro, avocado, or more cheese as desired.

Notes

For a creamier texture, let the salad sit for a while before serving. It can be made a few hours in advance.
Keyword chicken salad, cucumber salad, Fresh Salad, street corn, Summer Salad