Description
Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad is a fresh, creamy, and flavor-packed side dish made with grilled corn, crisp cucumber, red onion, and a tangy lime yogurt dressing. It’s the perfect summer salad for BBQs, potlucks, taco nights, or quick family dinners. Easy to make, refreshing, and full of bold street corn flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce
- 2 ears corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grill the Corn
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill corn for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred. Remove and let cool. - Cut the Kernels
Slice the cooled corn kernels off the cob using a sharp knife. Add to a large mixing bowl. - Combine Fresh Ingredients
Add diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and cilantro to the bowl. Stir to combine. - Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. - Mix & Chill
Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. - Serve
Stir before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with extra cilantro and a sprinkle of chili powder.
Notes
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne.
- If using frozen corn, sauté in a hot skillet until slightly charred.
- Best served chilled.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Stir before serving as dressing may thicken slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling + Mixing
- Cuisine: American / Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg