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Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad

Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad

This Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, gluten-free dish combining smoky corn and fresh cucumbers, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Corn Kernels Fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 2 medium Cucumbers Sliced into half-moons
  • 0.5 cup Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion Finely diced
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 0.5 cup Cotija Cheese Crumble
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise Swap for Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 3 tablespoons Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt Adds richness and tang
  • 1 lime Lime Juice Juice of 1 lime
  • 0.5 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust based on your spice preference
  • 0.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can also be used
  • Salt and Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels and sauté for 5-7 minutes until charred. Let it cool.
  2. Slice cucumbers into half-moons, dice red bell pepper, finely chop red onion, and chop cilantro.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a serving bowl, gently fold together corn, cucumbers, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro.
  5. Sprinkle cotija cheese over the salad, gently combine, and serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Dress the salad right before serving to maintain crispness.

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