Description
A vibrant, no-cook salad blending tender diced chicken with smoky-sweet corn in a tangy lime-yogurt dressing. Topped with crumbly cotija cheese and fresh cilantro-jalapeño zest, this Mexican-inspired dish delivers 35g of protein per serving and makes a satisfying, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Cooked chicken breast, diced (2 cups/10-12 oz)
Corn (3 cups, frozen, thawed, or grilled fresh)
Red onion, finely diced (1/2 cup)
Cotija cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (1/2 cup)
Jalapeño, seeded and minced (1)
Greek yogurt (1/4 cup)
Fresh lime juice (2 tbsp)
Chili powder (1 tsp)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Thaw frozen corn (if using) and drain excess moisture
In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, corn, red onion, and jalapeño
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat
Top with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro before serving
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quickest preparation
No-cook option: Use pre-grilled corn on the cob from store
Cotija substitute: Feta or crumbled queso fresco
Spice control: Adjust jalapeño quantity or remove seeds for milder heat
Add crunch: Optional avocado cubes or tortilla strips
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: trends
- Method: No-Cook/Make-Ahead
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg