Description
A vibrant and creamy street corn cucumber salad featuring char-grilled corn kernels combined with fresh cucumber, red onion, and cilantro, tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt and lime dressing with a hint of chili powder. Perfect as a refreshing side dish for summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Corn and Vegetables
- 2 ears of corn
- 1 large cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grill the Corn: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the ears of corn directly on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are slightly charred and smoky.
- Prepare the Corn Kernels: Let the grilled corn cool enough to handle. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the kernels off the cobs and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add Vegetables: Dice the cucumber and chop the red onion and fresh cilantro. Add these vegetables to the bowl with the corn kernels.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the corn and vegetable mixture. Toss everything until the ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- Grilling the corn adds a delightful smoky flavor that complements the creamy dressing.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or extra chili powder to the dressing.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with more Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Chilling the salad enhances the flavors, so don’t skip the refrigeration step.
- This salad is great for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Keywords: street corn salad, cucumber salad, grilled corn, creamy salad, summer side dish, Mexican salad, healthy salad, Greek yogurt dressing
