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Bowl of Mexican street corn salad with tortilla chips, cheese, cilantro, and corn kernels.
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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad

A creamy Mexican street corn chicken salad with charred corn, fresh herbs, cotija, and plenty of crunch.
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad
Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 255kcal
Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 cups canned fire-roasted corn drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red onion finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Pinch of kosher salt

For Serving

  • ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
  • ¼ cup crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Combine the shredded chicken, fire-roasted corn, diced red onion, and jalapeño in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, and salt, then toss until every piece is lightly coated.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until the dressing is smooth and creamy with no streaks remaining.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold everything together until evenly coated. The salad should look creamy without excess dressing collecting in the bottom of the bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling allows the flavors to come together while the dressing thickens slightly.
  • Just before serving, gently fold in the cotija cheese and chopped cilantro, keeping the cheese in small crumbles.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra cotija, cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips for a fresh, crunchy finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg