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Refreshing Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad That's Perfect for Summer Fun

Refreshing Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad That's Perfect for Summer Fun
Prep
15 min
Cook
7 min
Total
22 min
Serves
4
Calories
200 kcal
Carbs
15.00 g

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsfresh corn kernels (Can substitute with canned corn)
  • 1medium cucumber (English cucumbers recommended)
  • 1 cupcherry tomatoes (Grape tomatoes can be substituted)
  • 1/2medium red onion (Use green onions for milder taste)
  • 1/4 cupcilantro (Can omit if not preferred)
  • 1 cupfeta cheese (Can substitute with goat cheese or omit)
  • 1/3 cupmayonnaise (Greek yogurt can be used for lighter option)
  • 1/3 cupsour cream (Can substitute with more Greek yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoonslime juice (Lemon juice serves as a good substitute)
  • 1 teaspoonchili powder (Adjust to preferred heat level)
  • —to taste salt
  • —to taste pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start by cooking the fresh corn kernels until they're tender but still crisp, usually taking about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Let the corn cool, then mix it with diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

  4. 4

    Toss the dressing with the vegetable mixture until evenly coated.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped cilantro on top before serving.