Description
Sweet corn meets cool cucumber in a creamy, zesty dressing. The perfect summer salad!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are slightly charred and cooked through. Alternatively, you can roast the corn in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes.
- Let the corn cool slightly, then use a knife to cut the kernels off the cob.
- While the corn is grilling, prepare the cucumber by peeling, seeding, and dicing it into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced jalapeño (if using), garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the diced cucumber and grilled corn kernels to the bowl with the creamy dressing. Gently toss to combine until everything is well coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This step is optional but recommended.
- Before serving, give the salad a final toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- Make it Vegan: Use vegan mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Spice it Up: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: street corn salad, cucumber salad, creamy salad, summer salad, Mexican salad
