Easy and Healthy Street Corn and Chicken Salad
This is so easy and simple and healthy. Spend more time celebrating and less time in the kitchen. But still, everyone will be begging for the recipe. I use frozen roasted corn and precooked chicken, but you can easily omit the chicken for a vegetarian dish. Oh, and the premade cilantro lime dressing is amazing!
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Ingredients
frozen roasted corn12oz- frozen roasted corn12oz
grilled chicken10oz
cotija cheese, crumbled3/4cup
cilantro, chopped1/2cup
smoked paprika1/4tsp
chili powder1/4tsp- salt1/4tsp
cilantro lime salad dressing1/2cup
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
280.0kcal (14%)
Protein
19.5g (39%)
Carbs
22.5g (8.18%)
Sugars
3.8g (7.5%)
Healthy Fat
7.6g
Unhealthy Fat
4.5g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
How to make Easy and Healthy Street Corn and Chicken Salad
- Step 1
Heat the frozen roasted corn in the microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Step 2
Add the heated corn to a large bowl.
- Step 3
Coarsely chop the grilled chicken into small pieces and add it to the bowl.
- Step 4
Add cotija cheese and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
- Step 5
Sprinkle smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt over the mixture.
- Step 6
Pour the cilantro lime salad dressing into the bowl and mix everything together until well combined.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
280.0kcal (14%)
Protein
19.5g (39%)
Carbs
22.5g (8.18%)
Sugars
3.8g (7.5%)
Healthy Fat
7.6g
Unhealthy Fat
4.5g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
Tips & Tricks
You can omit the chicken for a vegetarian version of this dish.
Using premade cilantro lime dressing saves time and adds great flavor.
Frozen roasted corn works perfectly for this recipe and is easy to prepare.
FAQS
Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, simply omit the chicken to make it a vegetarian dish.
What type of cilantro lime dressing works best?
Premade cilantro lime dressings like Primal Kitchen or Simple Truth brands work well.
Can I use fresh corn instead of frozen roasted corn?
Yes, you can use fresh corn, but roasting it beforehand will enhance the flavor.
How long does this dish take to prepare?
The dish takes about 10 minutes to prepare, including heating the corn.
Can I substitute cotija cheese?
Yes, you can use feta cheese as a substitute for cotija cheese if needed.
Whitney Hegedus MS RD LDN
(@adietitiansdinner)
I'm a dietitian and busy mom of two make quick, easy and healthy recipes to get dinner on the table quickly using the cleanest convenience foods I can find from you everyday grocery stores to make cooking dinner approachable and fun!
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