Description
Enjoy a burst of summer with this Refreshing Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad. This vibrant dish combines sweet corn and crunchy cucumbers, tossed in a creamy dressing with a hint of lime and spice. Perfect for potlucks or backyard barbecues, it’s a delightful way to elevate your gatherings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears of corn)
- 1 cup diced cucumbers (about 1 medium cucumber)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add corn cobs, and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Remove kernels once cooled.
- Chop cucumbers and red onion into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, cucumbers, red onion, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Fold in cilantro (or parsley) and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg