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Street Corn Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

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For the Creamy Lime Dressing

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Salad

  • 2 cups canned fire-roasted corn, drained
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Optional Toppings

 

  • Tajín seasoning
  • Diced avocado
  • Extra cotija cheese
  • Crispy tortilla strips

Instructions

  • Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice, and lime zest. Add garlic, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Prep the Veggies: Dice both bell peppers, slice the red onion, mince the jalapeño, and chop the cilantro. Put it all in a large bowl.
  • Add Chicken and Corn: Shred the rotisserie chicken and add it to the veggies. Drain your corn really well and add that too.
  • Combine Everything: Pour the dressing over and gently fold everything together until it’s evenly coated.
  • Taste and Adjust: Add more salt, pepper, or lime juice if it needs it.

 

  • Serve: Top with cotija cheese and whatever optional toppings sound good. Eat right away or chill until you’re ready.