Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad
Looking for a vibrant, wholesome dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings? This Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad is the answer! Bursting with roasted corn, zesty lime, and fresh herbs, this salad brings all the delicious flavors of traditional street corn into a nutritious and satisfying meal. With its protein-packed chicken and fiber-rich veggies, you can enjoy every bite guilt-free. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week ahead or hosting friends, this versatile salad can be served on a bed of greens, alongside crunchy crackers, or wrapped in a tortilla. It’s sure to please everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
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 bunch scallions
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- olive oil spray
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno. Combine with frozen corn on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil spray and kosher salt, then roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together light mayo, Greek yogurt, lime zest and juice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Once the vegetables are slightly cooled, chop the cooked chicken into chunks. Add chicken and roasted veggies to the dressing bowl along with chopped scallions and cilantro; toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately over greens or refrigerate for an hour to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg