Description
This Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad is a flavorful and nutritious twist on classic street corn. Packed with grilled corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tender chicken, this salad is dressed in a zesty Greek yogurt and lime dressing. Topped with cotija cheese for an extra burst of flavor, it’s a perfect dish for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 ½ cups grilled corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn or thawed frozen corn)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta as a substitute)
Dressing:
- â…“ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional for added creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and toss gently until well coated. Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese on top and gently stir to combine.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill for 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute grilled corn with canned or frozen corn in a pinch.
- For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Serve over greens, in a wrap, or with tortilla chips for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
