Description
A fun and summery chicken salad that combines juicy chicken, sweet corn, cool cucumber, and a creamy lime dressing for a dish that’s hearty and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the salad
- 2 cups Cooked chicken (rotisserie, grilled, baked, or leftover) (Shredded or chopped)
- 1 cup Corn (fresh grilled, frozen and pan toasted, or canned and drained) (Toast for best flavor)
- 1 medium Cucumber (English cucumber) (Diced and patted dry)
- 1/4 cup Red onion (Diced, adjust amount to taste)
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese (Crumbled, or use feta as a substitute)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (Optional)
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (Adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Optional add-ons
- 1 medium Jalapeno (Diced for spice)
- 1 medium Avocado (Diced, for creaminess)
- to taste Hot sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the chicken by shredding rotisserie chicken or grilling your own with simple seasonings.
- Toast the corn for enhanced flavor if using frozen or canned corn.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, corn, diced cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
Make the dressing
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and season with salt and pepper.
- Adjust lime and salt levels to your taste.
Combine
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in cotija cheese and taste for seasoning.
- Chill the salad for 15-20 minutes for better flavor.
Serve
- Serve with tortilla chips, in wraps, or on a bed of greens.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep cucumber separate if meal prepping to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
