Description
The Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad is a fresh, crunchy, and flavorful dish combining smoky grilled corn, crisp cucumbers, tender chicken, and savory turkey bacon with a luscious plant-based creamy dressing. It’s vibrant, protein-packed, and perfect for any meal or gathering, delivering a balanced taste of sweet, smoky, and tangy elements in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup grilled corn kernels
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast pieces
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Plant-Based Creamy Dressing (natural)
- 1/2 cup plain plant-based yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Grill the Corn: Start with fresh corn on the cob, grilling it until slightly charred and smoky. Allow it to cool, then cut the kernels off the cob and set aside. This base gives the salad its signature sweet and smoky flavor.
- Prepare the Chicken and Turkey Bacon: Cook the chicken breast until juicy and tender, then chop into bite-sized pieces. In a separate pan, cook the turkey bacon until crisp, then crumble it to add a smoky crunch to the salad.
- Chop Fresh Veggies: Thinly slice the cucumbers for cool crunchiness. Finely chop green onions and fresh cilantro to distribute bursts of freshness throughout the dish.
- Make the Plant-Based Creamy Dressing (natural): In a small bowl, whisk together plain plant-based yogurt, a splash of fresh lime juice, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, pepper, and the natural gelling agent until smooth and creamy with the perfect thickness.
- Combine and Toss: In a large mixing bowl, combine grilled corn, chopped chicken, crumbled turkey bacon, cucumbers, green onions, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat every ingredient evenly with the creamy dressing.
Notes
- Use fresh, in-season corn for the best flavor.
- Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Grilling the chicken adds an extra layer of smokiness.
- Add the natural gelling agent gradually to control dressing thickness.
- Toasted pumpkin seeds or sliced almonds make a great crunchy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: street corn salad, cucumber chicken salad, grilled corn salad, creamy plant-based dressing, turkey bacon salad, fresh summer salad
