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Street Corn Chicken Salad Recipe

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3.9 from 41 reviews

This Street Corn Chicken Salad is a vibrant, fresh dish combining smoky pulled chicken with creamy cottage cheese, fire-roasted corn, zesty lime, and a kick of jalapeño or poblano peppers. Inspired by Mexican street corn flavors, it’s perfectly seasoned with Everything But the Elote seasoning and topped with tangy cotija cheese for a delicious, easy-to-make salad ideal for light lunches or flavorful appetizers.

  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 7 servings

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 16 oz Trader Joe’s Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken (or your choice of cooked chicken)
  • 16 oz Low Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 16 oz Frozen Fire Roasted Corn
  • 2 medium Jalapeño Peppers or 1 large Poblano Pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 medium Limes
  • 2-3 handfuls Cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 4 Green Onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Trader Joe’s Everything But the Elote Seasoning (or substitute with chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt)
  • Cotija Cheese, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Thaw the Corn: Place the frozen fire-roasted corn in a large bowl and microwave for 2 minutes until thawed but still chilled to maintain texture.
  2. Blend the Cottage Cheese: Using an immersion blender or food processor, blend the low fat cottage cheese until smooth and creamy, then add it to the bowl with thawed corn.
  3. Add Lime Zest and Juice: Zest both limes and add half of the zest to the bowl. Juice both limes and pour the juice into the bowl. Reserve the remaining lime zest to adjust flavor later.
  4. Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Roughly chop the smoked pulled chicken and add it to the bowl along with the diced jalapeños or poblano pepper, thinly sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and Everything But the Elote seasoning. Stir everything well to combine evenly.
  5. Season and Adjust: Taste the mixture and add salt as needed. Add the reserved lime zest for extra brightness if desired.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salad with crumbled cotija cheese, additional chopped cilantro and green onions, and lime wedges on the side. Serve with tortilla chips, tostadas, lettuce wraps, or crackers for a delicious meal or appetizer.

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, use jalapeños; for milder heat, opt for poblano peppers.
  • Substitute Everything But the Elote seasoning with a blend of chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt if unavailable.
  • Make ahead by preparing the salad up to 2 hours before serving and keep refrigerated.
  • Use fresh lime zest and juice for best flavor, but bottled lime juice can be used in a pinch.
  • This salad is great for meal prep and pairs well with crunchy sides like tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/street-corn-chicken-salad-recipe/