Description
Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish combining smoky turkey bacon, sweet street corn, crisp cucumbers, and tender chicken breast with a luscious creamy dressing made from plant-based mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and natural gelling agent. Perfect as a light meal or side, this salad balances sweet, tangy, smoky, and fresh flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- Fresh corn kernels, grilled or boiled – 2 cups
- Crisp cucumber, diced – 1 cup
- Cooked chicken breast, diced – 2 cups
- Smoky turkey bacon, crisped and crumbled – 4 slices
- Chopped cilantro – 1/4 cup
Dressing Ingredients
- Mayonnaise (plant-based) – 1/2 cup
- Greek yogurt (plant-based) – 1/4 cup
- Fresh lime juice – 2 tablespoons
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) – 1 tablespoon
- Ground cumin – 1/2 teaspoon
- Natural gelling agent – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Grill or boil the corn until just tender, then carefully cut the kernels off the cob. Dice the cucumbers and chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Crisp up the turkey bacon separately in a pan or oven, then crumble once cooled.
- Mix the dressing: In a bowl, combine plant-based mayonnaise, plant-based Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, ground cumin, and the natural gelling agent. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the corn kernels, diced cucumbers, chopped chicken breast, crumbled turkey bacon, and chopped cilantro. Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and toss carefully to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled for a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for the best natural sweetness and texture.
- Cook turkey bacon last to keep it crisp and prevent sogginess.
- Chill the salad before serving to enhance flavor melding and texture.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more plant-based Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter dressing.
- Fold in fresh herbs gently at the end to maintain vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: street corn salad, creamy cucumber salad, chicken salad, turkey bacon salad, plant-based dressing, gluten free salad
