Description
A bright and refreshing salad that blends the flavors of street corn with fresh cucumber and creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (Can substitute with canned corn)
- 1 medium cucumber (English cucumbers recommended)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (Grape tomatoes can be substituted)
- 1/2 medium red onion (Use green onions for a milder taste)
- 1 cup feta cheese (Can substitute with goat cheese or omit)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (Can omit if not preferred)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter option)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (Can substitute with more Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (Lemon juice serves as a good substitute)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (Adjust to preferred heat level)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, remove kernels from the cob. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add the corn, and cook until it gets a bit charred, about 5–7 minutes. If using canned corn, drain and rinse it.
- Let the cooked corn cool to room temperature.
- Peel (if you want) and slice the cucumber into bite-size pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the red onion finely. Chop the cilantro.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust lime, salt, or chili powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled corn, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently.
- Fold in the crumbled feta cheese last so it stays in chunks.
- Chill the salad 15–30 minutes to let the flavors join. Serve cold or at cool room temperature.
Notes
Use English cucumbers to reduce seeds and water. Add diced avocado just before serving for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, street corn, cucumber, summer recipe, picnic side, creamy dressing