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Mexican street corn chicken salad in a black bowl with grilled chicken pieces, sweet corn kernels, diced red bell peppers, red onions, fresh cilantro, and creamy cilantro-lime dressing

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad

This vibrant Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, charred corn, red onion, and cilantro tossed in a creamy chili-lime dressing. It's like eating elote in a bowl!
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Course: Dinner, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cup
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet (Cast iron preferred)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (Large)
  • 1 Knife (For chopping)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken - Chopped or shredded
  • 2 cups corn kernels - Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • ½ cup red onion - Finely diced
  • ½ red bell pepper - Diced
  • ½ cup Cotija cheese - Crumbled (or Feta)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro - Chopped
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise - Base
  • ¼ cup sour cream - Or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice - Fresh
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder - Or Tajín
  • 1 jalapeño - Minced (optional)

Instructions 

  • Sauté corn kernels in a hot skillet with a little oil for 5–7 minutes until charred; let cool.
  • Chop chicken, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Combine chicken, cooled corn, veggies, cheese, and dressing in a large bowl; toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes. Garnish with extra chili powder.

Notes

Char the corn in a hot skillet for the best flavor. Let the corn cool completely before mixing with the dressing to prevent it from becoming oily.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 380kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 22g (34%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 85mg (28%) | Sodium: 450mg (20%) | Potassium: 500mg (14%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 1200IU (24%) | Vitamin C: 35mg (42%) | Calcium: 150mg (15%) | Iron: 1.5mg (8%)