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Delicious Street Corn Chicken Salad

Delicious Street Corn Chicken Salad with Zesty Flavors

Enjoy this Delicious Street Corn Chicken Salad that combines creamy dressing, zesty spices, sweet corn, and shredded rotisserie chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken can swap with poached chicken or grilled thighs
  • 1 cup drained corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper substitute with yellow or orange pepper
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper can be replaced with any color or omitted
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro omit or substitute with parsley if desired
  • 1 jalapeño adjust amount based on heat preference
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese swap with feta or omit for dairy-free
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt can use sour cream or all mayo
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise opt for low-fat for a lighter option
  • 2 cloves minced garlic adjust amount as preferred
  • 1 lime juice and zest lemon juice can be used as an alternative
  • 1 tsp Tajin optional, can substitute with chili powder

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice and zest, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Shred or dice rotisserie chicken and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add drained corn, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño to the chicken. Toss gently.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently to coat.
  5. If using, peel, pit, and dice avocado, then fold it into the salad.
  6. Sprinkle with Tajin and additional cotija cheese if desired.
  7. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, chill the salad before serving and adjust spiciness to your taste preference. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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