Description
A delightful salad blending juicy chicken, charred corn, and crisp cucumber, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing with lime and smoked paprika.
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
- Crumbled feta cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook or prep the chicken by grilling or roasting until cooked, then dice.
- Prepare the corn by grilling fresh corn or draining canned corn.
- Chop the cucumber and red onion, then combine with diced chicken and corn.
- Make the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the chicken, corn, cucumber, and red onion with the dressing.
- Finish with crumbled feta on top if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Best served chilled; add cucumber right before serving for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American