Description
A vibrant Mexican Chicken Salad featuring tender chicken breast, fire-roasted corn, fresh veggies, and creamy cotija cheese, all tossed in a zesty cilantro lime crema. Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner with a flavorful twist.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded or diced
- 12 oz fire roasted corn, cooked according to package directions
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup cotija cheese, crumbled (omit for dairy-free version)
Cilantro Lime Crema
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (substitute all mayo for dairy-free)
- ⅓ cup avocado oil mayonnaise
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooked chicken breast, fire-roasted corn, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, diced avocado, seeded and diced jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and cotija cheese.
- Make the cilantro lime crema: In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, avocado oil mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, sea salt, chili powder, cumin, and paprika until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine and toss: Pour the cilantro lime crema over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve and enjoy: Your Mexican Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Crema is ready to serve. Enjoy as is, or pair with gluten-free crackers, tortilla chips, tostadas, or fresh greens.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this salad by adding cherry tomatoes, black beans, or diced cucumbers for added flavor and texture.
- For extra heat, add a splash of jalapeño juice into the cilantro lime crema.
- If dairy-free, omit the Greek yogurt and cotija cheese, and use all vegan mayonnaise in the dressing.
- Serve with gluten-free crackers, tortilla chips, tostadas, or on a bed of fresh romaine, iceberg, or mixed greens.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir before serving.
