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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad That's Perfect for Summer Fun

This Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad blends fresh cucumbers and smoky corn in a creamy dressing, making it a perfect summer side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 ears Corn grilled and kernels removed
  • 1 large Cucumber or 3-4 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped; can substitute parsley
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Plain Greek Yogurt for creaminess and protein
  • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise adds richness
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Chili Powder for mild warmth
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cumin optional for earthy depth
  • 2 tablespoons Cotija Cheese crumbled; feta is a substitute
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mandoline slicer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thinly slice cucumbers into rounds and lay them between paper towels for about 5 minutes to absorb excess moisture.
  2. Grill fresh corn over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or cook frozen corn in a skillet for 4-5 minutes. Let cool and remove kernels.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, and optional cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a large bowl, combine dried cucumber slices, corn kernels, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently to coat.
  5. Fold in crumbled cotija cheese and adjust seasoning if necessary. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a mandoline for even cucumber slices and be sure to pat them dry to prevent a watery salad. Chill the salad for best flavor.

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