Description
A quick and easy salad featuring diced chicken, sweet corn, and a creamy lime dressing, perfect for weeknight dinners or picnics.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, diced (Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to save time.)
- 1 cup sweet corn, grilled or canned (If using canned corn, rinse and drain.)
- 1 large cucumber, diced (Salt lightly and let sit for 10 minutes to remove excess water if needed.)
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise (Swap for extra Greek yogurt for a lighter version.)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (Add more for a looser dressing.)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (Can be substituted with parsley.)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (Adjust to taste.)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- to taste crumbled feta cheese (For extra flavor, if desired.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Put the diced chicken and corn in a large bowl.
- Add the diced cucumber and the finely chopped red onion.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Taste and adjust salt or lime if needed. Sprinkle with crumbled feta if you like.
Serving
- Serve right away or let it chill for 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors mingle.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Do not freeze the salad as it changes texture after thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Cuisine: American, Mexican