Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad
Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of street corn straight to your table. This quick and nutritious salad features roasted corn, zesty lime, and tender chicken, all mixed with fresh veggies and a creamy dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is versatile enough to enjoy over greens, in wraps, or with crunchy crackers. With its delicious combination of textures and flavors, it makes for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno into small pieces and spread them on a sheet pan with frozen corn. Lightly spray with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 20-25 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix light mayo, Greek yogurt, lime zest and juice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and salt until smooth.
- Once veggies cool slightly, chop the cooked chicken and combine it with the roasted vegetables in the dressing bowl. Add chopped scallions and cilantro; stir gently to coat.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature over greens or in wraps. Top with crumbled cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg