Mexican Street Corn Chopped Salad with Chicken
Mexican Street Corn Chopped Salad with Chicken brings sweet charred corn, juicy chicken, and crisp romaine together under a creamy lime-crema dressing with chili-lime sparkle. Cotija adds a salty finish while avocado lends richness, balanced by fresh cilantro and a gentle jalapeño kick. Serve it chilled for lunch or a light dinner when you’re craving bright, layered flavors and crunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Street Corn Chopped Salad with Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
With a sharp knife, cut the kernels off the corn cob. Freeze the freshly shucked kernels overnight.
- 2
Put the fresh corn in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook without stirring until a char forms on the corn, about 10 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- 3
Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss together Romaine, chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green onion, cilantro, jalapeño, cotija cheese, and avocado. Add the charred corn and toss.
- 4
For the dressing, whisk crema con sal, mayonnaise, lime juice, and Tajin in a small bowl. Drizzle it over the salad.
- Calories 451.38 kcal High 23%
- Protein 22.54 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 40.25 g 15%
- Total Fat 24.96 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 7.3 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 73.52 mg High 25%
- Sodium 711.59 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 8.94 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 8.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 246.02 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 2.69 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 823.99 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 260.85 mcg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin C 18.85 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mexican Street Corn Chopped Salad with Chicken is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Cherry Tomato, Chili Lime Seasoning, and Corn on the Cob. Each serving provides about 451.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Street Corn Chopped Salad with Chicken?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Mexican Street Corn Chopped Salad with Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Cherry Tomato, Chili Lime Seasoning, Corn on the Cob, Cotija Cheese. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican Street Corn Chopped Salad with Chicken?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Street Corn Chopped Salad with Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 451.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Street Corn Chopped Salad with Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mexican Street Corn Chopped Salad with Chicken healthy?
- Mexican Street Corn Chopped Salad with Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 451.38 calories and 22.54 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 711.59 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.3 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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