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How to Make Street Corn Chicken Salad for Summer Dinner
Anousha Zain

Street Corn Chicken Salad

This Street Corn Chicken Salad is a fresh, flavorful, and satisfying meal packed with juicy grilled chicken, sweet corn, crisp vegetables, and a creamy chili-lime dressing. Inspired by Mexican street corn, it's loaded with bold flavors, tangy cheese, and fresh herbs. Perfect for lunch, dinner, meal prep, or summer gatherings, this easy salad comes together quickly and delivers a delicious balance of protein and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups corn kernels fresh, grilled, or frozen
  • 1 romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Grill or cook the chicken until fully cooked.
  3. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Cook or grill the corn until lightly charred.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  7. In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
  8. Add the sliced chicken.
  9. Pour the dressing over the salad.
  10. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  11. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

  • Grilled corn gives the best smoky flavor.
  • Rotisserie chicken works well for a quicker version.
  • Add jalapeños for extra heat.
  • Substitute feta if cotija cheese is unavailable.
  • Keep the dressing separate until serving for meal prep.
  • Best enjoyed fresh.

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