Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad
Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad is a delightful summer dish that combines the crispness of fresh cucumbers with the sweetness of grilled corn, all enveloped in a creamy, zesty dressing. This vibrant salad not only enhances your meals but also adds a burst of color to any picnic or barbecue. Perfect for sharing, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that will quickly become a favorite among friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 medium cucumbers (diced)
- 1 cup sweet corn (freshly grilled)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare cucumbers by dicing them into small cubes. Grill the corn until slightly charred and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Whisk in lime juice.
- Gently fold in the diced cucumbers and sweet corn until evenly coated.
- Season with chili powder, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro; mix well.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: To enhance crunchiness, chop cucumbers just before adding them to the salad. For a tangy twist, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise or add diced jalapeños for extra spice.