Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad
A refreshing chicken salad that combines the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn with wholesome ingredients for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (approx. 300g) cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup (approx. 150g) corn kernels (fresh, canned, or roasted)
- 1/4 cup (approx. 60g) mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp (approx. 30g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup (approx. 60g) cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup (approx. 8g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, and chili powder in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the cooked chicken, corn kernels, chopped cilantro, and half of the crumbled cotija cheese to the bowl.
- Toss the ingredients gently until evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Top the salad with remaining cotija cheese and a sprinkle of extra chili powder before serving.
Notes
This salad can be served over greens, in wraps, or with tortilla chips. Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg