Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
– 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 avocado, diced
– ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
– ½ cup cilantro, chopped
– ½ cup Greek yogurt
– 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional toppings: crumbled feta cheese, lime wedges, extra cilantro
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad:
1. Cook the Chicken: If not using pre-cooked chicken, grill or bake chicken breasts until fully cooked. Let cool before shredding.
2. Prepare the Corn: If using fresh corn, grill or boil it until tender. For frozen or canned corn, ensure it’s heated through and drained.
3. Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
4. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
5. Add the Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
6. Taste and Adjust: Sample the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper as desired.
7. Chill: For best flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
8. Serve: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible salad effortlessly and deliciously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g