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High protein chicken salad with street corn recipe

High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad

A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring protein-packed chicken and sweet corn, perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced Use freshly cooked chicken for best flavor and texture.
  • 3 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese Can substitute with feta cheese for a different flavor.
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced Adjust quantity for desired spice level.
For the Dressing
  • 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

Method
 

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

Notes

Perfect for meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate if you want to maintain crispness.