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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad for a Summer Refresh

Enjoy a refreshing Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad, perfect for summer gatherings and customizable to your taste.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Fresh Corn Kernels Substitute with canned corn if necessary.
  • 1 large Cucumber English cucumbers preferred.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Grape tomatoes can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Substitute with green onions for milder flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Can be swapped for goat cheese or omitted for vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Can be omitted.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Replace with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Use more Greek yogurt if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Lemon juice is an acceptable alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust based on spice preference.
  • to taste Salt Season to taste.
  • to taste Pepper Season to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fresh corn kernels and cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and cool on a baking sheet.
  2. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the red onion. Combine prepped veggies in a large mixing bowl with cooled corn.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until everything is coated evenly.
  5. Crumble feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
  6. Serve immediately or let chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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