Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad
A vibrant and flavorful salad combining grilled chicken with tangy Mexican street corn, fresh vegetables, and creamy dressing for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 2 ears corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grill the corn ears until slightly charred on all sides. Let cool and cut kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder. Mix well to create the dressing.
- Add the grilled corn kernels, chicken, cotija cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and avocado to the bowl.
- Toss everything gently with the dressing until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce. This salad pairs perfectly with warm tortillas or as a filling for tacos.
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