Description
Street Corn Chicken Salad is a vibrant and creamy dish combining tender chicken, roasted corn, and rich Cotija cheese. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (2% or higher)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp each salt and freshly cracked pepper
- 14 oz can fire roasted corn, drained
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, diced or shredded
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1/2 small red onion, minced
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- Optional toppings: Tajin, diced avocado
Instructions
- Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Drain the fire roasted corn thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, bell peppers, cilantro, jalapeno, red onion, Cotija cheese, and chicken.
- Pour the dressing over the combined ingredients and gently fold until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, and top with Tajin and additional Cotija cheese if desired. Serve with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.
Notes
- Use fresh cilantro and limes for best flavor.
- Adjust spice level with jalapeno and chili powder.
- Let the salad rest before serving for fuller flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Salad, summer salad, Mexican salad, chicken salad recipe