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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad: Refreshingly Delicious Twist

Experience the summer with this Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad, packed with fresh corn, cucumbers, and a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Fresh Corn Kernels Canned corn can be substituted if needed.
  • 1 large English Cucumber Any cucumber variety can be used.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Grape tomatoes work similarly.
  • 1 small Red Onion Green onions can be used for a milder flavor.
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Goat cheese is a good alternative; omit for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Optional; skip if desired.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter option.
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream Can be substituted with more Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust according to spice tolerance.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the fresh corn kernels, and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender yet crisp.
  2. Drain the corn and allow it to cool completely.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced English cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and cooled corn.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until coated.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled feta and cilantro on top, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, dress the salad just before serving and adjust seasoning as desired. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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