Street Corn-Inspired Cucumber Salad – Summer Fresh & Crunchy
A crunchy, creamy, and refreshing Street Corn Cucumber Salad made with grilled corn, cucumbers, cotija cheese, lime, and a zesty yogurt dressing. Ready in 20 minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups corn kernels (grilled, sautéed, or canned)
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1 large English cucumber, halved and sliced
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¼ cup red onion, finely diced
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¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
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2 tbsp chopped cilantro
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1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)
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Juice of 1 lime
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¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
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1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
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½ tsp chili powder or Tajín
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Char or sauté corn until lightly golden. Let cool.
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In a bowl, combine cucumber, corn, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayo, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
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Fold in cotija and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Chill for 15 minutes or serve immediately with extra cheese and Tajín on top.
Notes
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Use feta if cotija is unavailable.
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Add avocado or grilled shrimp for a heartier version.
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Store up to 2 days, though best served fresh.