Description
This Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad is a flavorful and protein-packed twist on traditional chicken salad, featuring ingredients like grilled corn, cotija cheese, and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (grilled, roasted, or canned and drained)
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Instructions
- In a large bowl, prepare the dressing: Mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add ingredients: Combine cooked chicken, corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and red onion in the bowl. Stir well to coat in dressing.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and add more seasoning if needed. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Use as a sandwich filling, in lettuce cups, over greens, or with whole-grain crackers.
Notes
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for a quick option.
- Swap all mayo for Greek yogurt for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
