Description
The Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing salad featuring smoky turkey bacon, crisp cucumbers, tender chicken, and creamy (plant-based) cheese with a luscious dressing. Perfect for warm days or light meals, it combines sweet roasted corn, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing into a colorful, satisfying dish that is quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- Cooked Chicken Breast, shredded or cubed
- Smoked Turkey Bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- Fresh Cucumbers, diced
- Street Corn Kernels, roasted or grilled
- Green Onions, thinly sliced
- Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- Plain Greek-Style Yogurt (plant-based)
- Mayonnaise (plant-based)
- Lime Juice (natural)
- Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce (natural)
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Cook and shred the chicken breast if not already cooked. Cook the smoked turkey bacon until crisp, then crumble into bite-sized pieces. Dice fresh cucumbers, slice green onions, and roast or grill the street corn kernels to enhance their natural sweetness and smoky aroma.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together plain Greek-style yogurt (plant-based), mayonnaise (plant-based), fresh lime juice (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), chopped cilantro, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth and creamy with bright tangy notes.
- Toss the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, crispy turkey bacon, cucumbers, roasted corn, and green onions. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly with the creamy dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled, garnished with extra cilantro or a sprinkle of smoked paprika or chili powder for color and warmth.
Notes
- Use fresh cucumbers and herbs for the best flavor and texture.
- Add the dressing gradually to keep the salad light and prevent sogginess.
- Roast the corn to add smoky depth to the salad.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Swap chicken with turkey or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: street corn salad, creamy cucumber chicken salad, turkey bacon salad, plant-based dressing, summer salad, protein-packed salad
