Description
This Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad is a delightful twist on the classic street corn flavor, packed with protein and vibrant Mexican-inspired ingredients. Creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy, it’s a perfect dish for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded or diced chicken breast
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- Optional: diced jalapeño or hot sauce for extra heat
Instructions
- In a large bowl, prepare the dressing: Combine Greek yogurt, light mayo, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients: Mix in chicken, corn, cheese, cilantro, and red onion. Ensure all ingredients are well coated in the dressing.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add diced jalapeño or hot sauce for extra heat if desired.
- Serve: Chill the salad and serve on lettuce wraps, in a sandwich, or with whole grain crackers.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, omit cheese and use all Greek-style dairy-free yogurt or mayo.
- Grilling the corn adds a great smoky flavor that mimics traditional street corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if using pre-cooked chicken)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
