Quick High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad
A delightful salad combining the comforting flavors of street corn with wholesome chicken, perfect for quick lunches or dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 3 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced chicken, corn, finely diced red onion, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño.
- Add the dressing: Pour the creamy dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are well coated.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed for your taste preference.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Stir the salad once more before serving. Garnish with extra cotija cheese and chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
Use freshly cooked chicken or high-quality rotisserie chicken for best flavor. Fresh corn can be grilled for a smoky flavor.