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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad: Refreshing Summer Vibes

This Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad combines sweet corn and crisp cucumbers for a refreshing summer dish perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Salting Cucumbers 15 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Fresh Corn Kernels canned corn can be substituted
  • 1 large Cucumber (English preferred)
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes can substitute with grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese can substitute with goat cheese or omit
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped, can omit if not preferred
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can replace with additional Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the fresh corn kernels and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender yet crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled corn, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion. Stir gently with a spatula.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the vegetable mix and gently fold it in using a spatula until well-coated.
  5. Before serving, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped cilantro over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To prevent a watery salad, salt the cucumbers and let them sit for 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping dressing separate until serving.

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