Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad

Creamy, crunchy, sweet-spicy, and ultra-refreshing

This salad combines Mexican street corn flavors with cool, crisp cucumbers—perfect as a summer side, BBQ dish, or light meal.

Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

 Salad

• 2 large cucumbers, sliced or chopped
• 1½ cups sweet corn
  (grilled, roasted, boiled, or canned—drained)
• ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

 Creamy Street Corn Dressing

• ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lime juice (fresh)
• 1 tsp lime zest (optional but recommended)
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & black pepper to taste

 Toppings

• ¼–⅓ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
• Extra chili flakes or tajín (optional)

 Instructions (Step-by-Step)

1. Prep vegetables:
   Slice cucumbers, dice red onion, and chop cilantro.
2. Cook corn (if needed):
   • Grilled/roasted: adds smoky flavor
   • Boiled/canned: works perfectly for quick prep
3. Make dressing:
   In a bowl, whisk yogurt (or mayo), lime juice, zest, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Assemble salad:
   In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, corn, onion, and cilantro.
5. Dress & toss:
   Pour dressing over salad and mix gently.
6. Finish:
   Top with crumbled cheese and optional chili or tajín.
7. Chill (optional):
   Refrigerate 10–15 minutes for best flavor.

 Nutrition Information (Per Serving – Approx.)

• Calories: 210 kcal
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbohydrates: 18 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Sodium: 360 mg

✔ Vegetarian
✔ Gluten-free
✔ High flavor, very filling

 Nut Information

• ❌ No nuts included by default
• ✔ Safe for nut-free diets

Optional additions (contain nuts):

• Toasted pine nuts
• Slivered almonds

⚠ If cooking for nut allergies, avoid toppings and check yogurt/mayo labels.

 Q & A

Q: Can I make this dairy-free?

A: Yes. Use dairy-free mayo or coconut yogurt and skip cheese.

Q: Can I make it lighter?

A: Use low-fat Greek yogurt instead of mayo.

Q: Can I add protein?

A: Absolutely—grilled chicken, shrimp, or black beans work great.

Q: How long does it last?

A: Keeps well 2 days in the fridge. Stir before serving.

Q: What if I don’t like spicy food?

A: Reduce chili powder or skip it completely.

Q: Can I use frozen corn?

A: Yes—thaw and pat dry before using.

 Pro Tips

• Salt cucumbers lightly and drain for 5 minutes if extra juicy
• Grilled corn gives the most authentic street-corn flavor
• A squeeze of lime just before serving makes it pop

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Sara Mitchell

Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.

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