Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
This Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad blends smoky grilled corn kernels with fresh, crunchy cucumber and a zesty, creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt and lime juice. It’s a refreshing, flavorful side dish that’s perfect for summer barbecues or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 ears of corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill the corn: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the corn on the grill grates and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until the corn is tender and has slight char marks. Remove from the grill and let cool.
- Remove kernels: Once the corn is cool enough to handle, use a sharp knife to carefully cut the kernels off the cob. Transfer the kernels to a large mixing bowl.
- Combine salad ingredients: Add the diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl with the corn kernels. Mix gently to combine all the vegetables evenly.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well incorporated.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the corn and cucumber mixture. Toss everything together until all ingredients are well coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop and meld together. This salad is best served chilled.
- Season and garnish: Before serving, stir the salad once more and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with extra cilantro leaves and a sprinkle of chili powder as desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra chili powder or a dash of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
- If you don’t have access to a grill, you can roast the corn in the oven or use canned corn as a shortcut, though grilling gives the best flavor.
- Make sure to chill the salad well to enhance the creamy texture and flavor blend.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or can be served as a light vegetarian side.
Keywords: street corn salad, creamy cucumber salad, grilled corn, summer salad, healthy side dish, vegetarian salad
