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High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad

High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad

This High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad combines tender chicken and sweet corn for a vibrant, protein-packed meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
  • 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 jalapeño seeded and minced, optional
  • 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 and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, 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 if using.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and corn mixture. Gently fold everything together until well coated with dressing.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with 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 is versatile and can easily be customized with shrimp or feta cheese.

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