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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad: A Summer Refreshment

Enjoy this vibrant Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad, a delightful, make-ahead summer side dish bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 ears Corn on the cob Grill until charred
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced, fresh
  • 1/4 cup Red onion Finely chopped, substitute with green onions if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Can be omitted or swapped with parsley
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Can be replaced with plant-based yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Vegan mayonnaise works great
  • 1 clove Minced garlic Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice Fresh juice is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder Adjust according to preference
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Knife
  • whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F (200°C). Grill the corn for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
  2. Once cooled, cut the kernels off the corn cob into a large bowl.
  3. Add diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro to the corn. Mix gently to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. Stir in minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring even coating.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Tastes even better after chilling for a few hours to meld the vibrant flavors.

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