Description

A refreshing and flavorful chicken salad featuring creamy street corn, crisp cucumber, and a tangy dressing with a touch of smoked paprika and lime.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken: If you haven’t already, grill or roast your chicken until it’s fully cooked, then dice into bite-sized pieces.

2. Cook the Corn: If using fresh corn, grill it until slightly charred, then cut the kernels off the cob. Alternatively, you can use canned corn that has been drained.

3. Chop the Vegetables: Dice the cucumber and finely chop the red onion.

4. Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.

5. Combine Ingredients: Add the diced chicken, corn, cucumber, and red onion to the dressing. Gently fold to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly.

6. Add Cilantro: Toss in the chopped cilantro for an extra burst of flavor and mix well.

7. Taste and Adjust: Sample the salad and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice to suit your preference.

8. Chill (Optional): For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

9. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with crumbled feta cheese if desired.

10. Enjoy: Dig in with family or friends and relish the blend of flavors!

Notes

You can prepare the salad up to a day in advance; just wait to add the cucumber and cilantro until right before serving to maintain freshness and crunch.

For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños.

This salad makes a perfect filling for lettuce wraps or sandwiches as well.