Description
Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish combining crisp cucumbers, smoky turkey bacon, tangy grilled corn, and tender shredded chicken, all tossed in a luscious, zesty plant-based creamy dressing. This salad offers a perfect blend of textures and flavors, ideal for a light, satisfying lunch or dinner that feels like a celebration on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 large fresh cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup grilled street corn kernels
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- 1/4 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plant-based Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (natural)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cook the chicken breast until just done by poaching, baking, or pan searing. Once cooked, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces for easy mixing later.
- Grill the Corn: Remove corn kernels from the cob. Grill them briefly until golden and slightly smoky to add the classic street corn flavor that brightens the salad.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Fry the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces to provide a savory crunch that complements the creamy dressing.
- Chop the Veggies: Thinly slice cucumbers and red onion, and chop fresh cilantro to prepare the fresh components that add vibrant texture and color.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together plant-based mayonnaise, plant-based Greek yogurt, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Toss Everything Together: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, grilled corn, turkey bacon, cucumbers, onions, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
Notes
- Use fresh grilled corn for best texture and sweetness.
- Start with less dressing and add more as needed to keep salad fresh and prevent sogginess.
- Chill salad before serving to enhance and tighten flavors.
- Ensure turkey bacon is crispy to add ideal crunch without greasiness.
- Cut vegetables and chicken into uniform pieces for balanced bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: street corn salad, cucumber chicken salad, creamy chicken salad, grilled corn salad, turkey bacon salad, healthy lunch, light dinner, plant-based dressing
