Description
A refreshing and creamy salad featuring sweet corn, cucumbers, and chicken, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1½ cups sweet corn, drained
- 1½ cups cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, optional
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine the salad: Add cooked chicken, corn, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and cilantro to a large bowl.
- Add the dressing: Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Serve: Give it a gentle stir before serving. Add a little extra black pepper or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat mayonnaise and yogurt.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg