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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight

This Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad blends smoky corn with fresh cucumbers for a delicious summer dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 ears corn grilled or thawed frozen corn
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or smoked paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F (200°C). Grill the corn cobs for 10-12 minutes, turning until tender and slightly charred. Remove and cool before slicing off the kernels.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and cilantro. Mix gently.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  4. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
  5. Cover the salad and chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  6. Before serving, stir the salad and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Garnish with additional cilantro and a sprinkle of chili powder before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the dressing separate until just before serving to maintain the cucumbers' crunch.

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