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High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad

High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad

This High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad is a vibrant mix of flavors and textures, perfect for healthy meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced (about 10-12 oz)
  • 3 cups corn
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled or finely grated
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 each jalapeño seeded and minced (optional)
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 cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until completely smooth.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, corn, finely diced red onion, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño if using.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and corn mixture. Gently fold everything together until every ingredient is well coated with dressing.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 12g

Notes

This salad can be customized with veg options or additional spices as per your taste preferences.

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