Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad
If you’re craving a light and refreshing meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor, look no further than this Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad. This vibrant dish combines tender chicken with roasted corn, zesty lime, and a delightful array of spices for a satisfying yet healthy option. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, it’s a versatile salad that can be served over greens, in wraps, or alongside crunchy veggies. Made with wholesome ingredients and no pork or alcohol, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast
- 16 oz frozen corn
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 1/2 cup light mayo
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 lime (zested and juiced)
- Fresh cilantro
- Scallions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno into bite-sized pieces.
- Spread the vegetables and frozen corn on a sheet pan, spray with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- In a large bowl, whisk together light mayo, Greek yogurt, lime zest and juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and chili powder.
- Once cooled slightly, chop the roasted veggies and combine them with the chicken in the dressing bowl.
- Add chopped cilantro and scallions; toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg