🌽🥒 Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad
Description:
This salad is a fresh, creamy, and slightly tangy twist inspired by Mexican street corn. Crisp cucumbers and sweet corn are tossed in a rich, zesty dressing with hints of lime, garlic, and spice. It’s refreshing, crunchy, and perfect as a side dish for BBQs or light meals.
🧾 Ingredients:
- 2 cups corn kernels (grilled, roasted, or boiled)
- 2 cucumbers (sliced thin or diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely sliced)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- If using fresh corn, grill or roast it until slightly charred, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, corn, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, zest, garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the vegetables and toss well.
- Add crumbled cheese and gently mix.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
❓ Q&A:
Q1: Can I make it healthier?
Yes, replace mayo with Greek yogurt or use a lighter version.
Q2: What cheese is best?
Cotija is traditional, but feta works perfectly too.
Q3: Can I make it spicy?
Add jalapeños or extra chili powder.
Q4: How long can it be stored?
Up to 2 days in the fridge (best eaten fresh).
Q5: Can I skip corn?
Yes, but corn gives it that signature street-style flavor.