Mediterranean Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad

This Mediterranean Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad has a creamy and crunchy texture. We prepare this corn salad with corn kernels, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, parsley, dill, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper. This corn salad has approximately 210 calories and 19 g of total carbs. We make this corn salad in just 25 minutes. This Mediterranean Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad is excellent for warm days, family dinners, potlucks, BBQ parties, picnics, lunch bowls, meal prep, light dinners, and Mediterranean-style eating plans. We refrigerate this salad for almost 3 days, so you can prepare it earlier. You can serve this corn salad with grilled chicken, seafood dishes, lamb kebabs, falafel wraps, quinoa bowls, or Mediterranean rice platters.

STATS:

• Course: Salad, Side Dish
• Calories: 210 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Portion size: 1 bowl
• Cooking mode: Stovetop
• Total servings: 4
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 25 minutes

TOOLS:

• Bowl
• Skillet
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Wooden spoon
• Small whisk
• Serving bowl

INGREDIENTS:

SALAD:

• 3 cups corn kernels
• 2 large cucumbers
• ½ cup red onion
• ½ cup feta cheese
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons dill
• 1 small jalapeño

CREAMY DRESSING:

• Greek yogurt, ¾ cup
• Olive oil, two tbsp.
• One tbsp. lemon juice
• Garlic, one tsp.
• One tsp. smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

GARNISHES:

• Extra feta cheese
• Paprika sprinkle
• Parsley
• Lemon wedges

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

CORN:

• We use fresh corn, which will give a natural sweetness and slightly smoky flavor. As an alternative, you can use frozen corn, canned corn, or grilled sweet corn.

CUCUMBERS:

• Cucumbers are used to provide a refreshing crunch and hydrating texture to the salad. Instead, you may use Persian cucumbers, English cucumbers, or zucchini slices.

GREEK YOGURT:

• We utilize Greek yogurt, which gives the dressing a tart and high-protein foundation. Alternatively, you can use sour cream, labneh, plain yogurt, or dairy-free yogurt.

FETA CHEESE:

• Feta cheese will deliver tarty Mediterranean flavor and creamy texture. As a substitute, you can use goat cheese, cotija cheese, queso fresco, or ricotta salata.

SMOKED PAPRIKA:

• We use smoked paprika, which improves the salad with a warm and smoky street corn flavor. Instead, you can use chili powder, regular paprika, or chipotle seasoning.

DILL & PARSLEY:

• Fresh dill and parsley are used to give brightness and a Mediterranean aroma to the salad. Alternatively, you can use mint, cilantro, basil, or green onions.

JALAPEÑO:

• Jalapeño is used to add a mild heat and extra depth of flavor. As a replacement, you can use red chili flakes or serrano pepper or simply omit it completely.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the pan and cook the corn till it is slightly charred, and then cool it.
2. Make slices of the onion and cucumber.
3. Stir the pepper, Greek yogurt, salt, olive oil, cumin, lemon juice, paprika, and garlic in a dish.
4. Include the feta cheese, corn, jalapeño, cucumbers, dill, onion, and parsley in a dish.
5. Distribute the dressing on this salad and mix it carefully.
6. Sprinkle the parsley and additional feta cheese.
7. Refrigerate this corn salad for some time and then serve it fresh.

TIPS:

• Include the chickpeas for extra texture and protein.
• Before serving, refrigerate the salad for almost twenty minutes.
• Use the fresh lemon juice to provide a bright flavor and texture.
• We utilize grilled corn for an additional smoky taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put this corn salad in a closed bowl and store for not less than 3 days.

FREEZER:

• We do not suggest storing this corn salad, as the cucumbers will become moist and lose their texture after defrosting.

FAQs:

Will I prepare this corn salad vegan?

• Yes, you can use non-dairy feta cheese and vegan yogurt.

Could we prepare this corn salad earlier?

• Yes, you can make this corn salad almost one day earlier.

Which protein is ideal for use in this salad?

• You can use chickpeas, grilled chicken, salmon, or shrimp.

May we utilize canned corn?

• Sure, you can use the canned corn, but strain it to eliminate the extra moisture and completely dry it before charring in a pan.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fats: 11 g

Caloric Content: 210 kcal

Fiber: 3 g

Sodium: 420 mg

Net carbs: 16 g

Sugar: 6 g

Proteins: 8 g

Portion: 1 cup

Total carbs: 19 g