Street Corn Cucumber Salad
This creamy, tangy Corn Cucumber Salad is a fresh and flavorful twist on classic street corn—perfect for BBQs, meal prep, or an easy summer lunch! Loaded with juicy grilled corn, crisp cucumbers, and tossed in a zesty Greek yogurt dressing, this recipe brings all the flavors of Mexican cucumber salad to your table. Whether you’re craving a light bite or a protein-packed side, this Cucumber Corn Salad with rotisserie chicken is sure to satisfy. Discover why it’s one of our favorite Cucumber Corn Salad recipes for sunny days!
Ingredients
Crisp & Fresh Base:
- 1 ½ English cucumbers halved and sliced (about 3 cups)
- 1 15.25 oz can sweet corn, drained (or use grilled corn for more flavor)
Protein Power:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken chopped
Flavor Boosters:
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and diced (optional for spice)
- ¼ red onion finely diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
Creamy & Tangy Dressing:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 2% or whole for creaminess
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 garlic clove grated or finely minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the Cucumbers: Place the sliced cucumbers between two layers of paper towels and gently press to remove excess moisture. Let them sit while you prep the rest of the ingredients—this helps prevent a watery salad.
- Whisk the Dressing: In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice and zest, garlic, and spices. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Combine Everything: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cucumbers, corn, chicken, cilantro, onions, bell pepper, and jalapeño.
- Add the Dressing: Pour most of the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Add more dressing if desired.
- Chill & Serve: For best flavor, refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving. Serve with lime wedges and a sprinkle of extra cilantro if you’d like.
Notes
Make it your own:
- Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or black beans for a vegetarian twist.
- Add avocado for creaminess and healthy fats.
- Use grilled corn for a charred, smoky flavor.
- Make it spicy with cayenne or hot sauce!
- Enjoy as a main dish bowl with tortilla chips on the side.
- Stuff it into a pita or wrap for lunch on the go.
- Serve alongside grilled meats at your next BBQ.