This creamy chicken, corn, and cucumber salad is fresh, crunchy, and full of flavor. It combines tender chicken with sweet corn and crisp cucumber in a light creamy dressing—perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
👥 Serves
3–4 servings
⏱️ Prep Time
15 minutes
⏱️ Total Time
15 minutes
🍳 Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Spoon or spatula
🥣 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup sweet corn (boiled or canned)
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp yogurt (for lighter texture)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or coriander (optional)
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Use leftover or rotisserie chicken for convenience
- Fresh cucumber adds crunch
- Yogurt balances heaviness of mayo
- Lemon juice adds freshness
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Ingredients
- Cook and shred chicken if not already done
- Dice cucumber and prepare corn
2. Make Dressing
- In a bowl, mix mayo, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
3. Combine
- Add chicken, corn, and cucumber
- Toss until evenly coated
4. Serve
- Garnish with herbs
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes
📊 Nutrition Facts (approx per serving)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Protein: 22g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
💡 Tips
- Chill before serving for better flavor
- Don’t add too much dressing
- Use fresh ingredients for best taste
- Add a pinch of sugar if you like slight sweetness