How to Make 7-Layer Street Corn Chicken Salad: A Mouthwatering Recipe!
This colorful and delectable salad combines the best flavors of Mexican street corn with tender chicken in a convenient and satisfying 7-layer format.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups grilled chicken breast diced or shredded
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1.5 cups corn kernels fire-roasted
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup avocado diced
- 0.5 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 0.3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Mix the dressing ingredients: Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Layer the salad: In a large serving dish or bowl, layer grilled chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, avocado, and red onion.
- Top with cilantro: Scatter the chopped cilantro over the salad layers.
- Serve with dressing: Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving or serve on the side.
Notes
Adjust the spice levels according to taste by adding more chili powder or diced jalapeños if desired.