Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this refreshing Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad. Crisp cucumbers, smoky grilled corn, and a zesty creamy dressing come together to create a vibrant side dish perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners. The delightful crunch and tangy notes make every bite an exciting culinary adventure that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 2 cups diced English cucumbers (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Grill the Corn: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Husk and silk the corn, then grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Let cool, then cut off kernels.
- Prepare Cucumbers: Wash, slice in half lengthwise, and dice cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chopped red onion and grilled corn kernels to the bowl with cucumbers.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything until evenly coated. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg