🥗 Creamy Chicken Cucumber Corn Salad
A fresh, creamy and satisfying salad that’s perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or a side dish.
Ingredients
For the salad:
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 large cucumber, diced
1 cup sweet corn, drained
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
¼ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, optional
For the creamy dressing:
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp dried dill
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp honey or sugar, optional
Instructions
Prepare the chicken:
Cook the chicken until fully cooked, then cool and dice or shred it.
Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, dill, salt, pepper, and honey if using.
Combine the salad:
Add chicken, cucumber, corn, tomatoes, red onion, parsley or dill, and cheese to a large bowl.
Add the dressing:
Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
Serve:
Give the salad a gentle stir before serving. Garnish with extra fresh dill or parsley and a little black pepper.
💡 Tips
For extra crunch, add diced bell pepper or celery.
For a lighter version, use all Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
Rotisserie chicken works wonderfully for this recipe.
If making ahead, keep the dressing separate and mix just before serving.
Serves: 4–6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes
