Street Corn Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise (a bit for creaminess)
• 1 lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp street corn seasoning (such as chili powder or Tajín)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 3 cup rotisserie chicken (shredded)
• 1.5 cup roasted corn (can be roasted corn kernels)
• 0.5 cup bell peppers (chopped)
• 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 jalapeño (chopped, seeded for less heat)
• 0.25 cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
• 0.25 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
• 1 avocado (cubed)
• Tajín (for garnish at the end)

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with the mayonnaise.

2. 2

   Add the seasonings, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl.

3. 3

   Mix all the dressing ingredients well until fully integrated.

4. 4

   In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro.

5. 5

   Stir the roasted corn, crumbled cotija cheese, and shredded rotisserie chicken into the vegetable mixture.

6. 6

   Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.

7. 7

   Toss everything gently until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

8. 8

   Add the cubed avocado and sprinkle a little Tajín on top before serving.

9. 9

   Serve accompanied by fresh vegetables or tortilla chips.

Notes

This recipe is ideal for meal prep. It is recommended to add the avocado just before eating to prevent oxidation.

Nutrition per serving

• lunch
• salad
• chicken
• street corn
• easy
• healthy
• mexican
• gluten-free