Description
This Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the essence of street corn with the heartiness of chicken. Packed with fresh ingredients and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, it’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded or chopped chicken breast
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, grilled, or frozen and thawed)
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
Dressing:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chicken, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, cheese, and jalapeño if using.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine and Toss: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Serve in lettuce wraps, over greens, or in a whole grain tortilla.
- To make it dairy-free, omit cheese and use a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
