Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad
Experience a burst of flavor with this Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep! This vibrant dish features roasted corn, zesty lime, and a creamy dressing that brings together fresh vegetables and protein-packed chicken. Enjoy it as a light lunch over greens, in wraps, or with crunchy crackers. With its satisfying taste and healthy ingredients, this salad is bound to become your new go-to recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 16 oz frozen corn
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 cup light mayo
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 lime (zested and juiced)
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1.5 oz Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno into bite-sized pieces.
- Spread chopped veggies and frozen corn on a sheet pan. Spray with olive oil and sprinkle with salt; roast for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
- In a bowl, whisk together light mayo, Greek yogurt, lime zest and juice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and salt.
- Once roasted veggies cool slightly, combine them with chopped chicken in the dressing bowl along with scallions and cilantro. Toss well.
- Serve topped with crumbled Cotija cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg