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High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad

High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad

A vibrant, protein-packed salad inspired by Mexican street corn, combining sweet roasted corn, tender chicken, and a zesty lime dressing. Light, fresh, and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for quick meals or potlucks. Customize spice for your taste and enjoy the creamy tang of cotija cheese with fresh herbs and veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course High Protein Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
  • 3 cups corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, corn, finely diced red onion, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
  • Taste and adjust with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Stir once before serving and garnish with extra cotija cheese and chopped cilantro, if desired.

Notes

If using frozen corn, ensure it is completely thawed before mixing. Roasting fresh corn for added smokiness is recommended. If cotija cheese is unavailable, crumbled feta is a great substitute. Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your heat preference.