Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad
Enjoy a vibrant twist on your classic chicken salad with this Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad. Bursting with the flavors of roasted corn, zesty lime, and fresh veggies, this dish is not only refreshing but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings, this salad combines tender chicken with an explosion of textures and tastes. Serve it over mixed greens, in a wrap, or with crispy crackers for a delightful meal that feels indulgent yet light.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast
- 16 oz frozen corn
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 jalapeno
- ½ cup light mayo
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro
- Scallions
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno; spread on a sheet pan with frozen corn. Lightly spray with olive oil and roast for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
- In a bowl, whisk together light mayo, Greek yogurt, lime juice and zest, cumin, paprika, salt, and chili powder.
- Once veggies cool slightly, combine them with chopped chicken in the dressing bowl.
- Fold in chopped scallions and cilantro until everything is well-coated.
- Top with crumbled Cotija cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg