How to Make Mexican Street Corn-Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican street corn, or elote, is a popular and delicious street food in Mexico. It consists of grilled corn on the cob, slathered with a creamy sauce, and sprinkled with cotija cheese and chili powder. This dish is bursting with flavor and is a favorite among foodies and home cooks alike.

One way to enjoy the flavors of Mexican street corn in a meal is by making a Mexican Street Corn-Chicken Salad. This salad combines the amazing flavors of elote with tender, juicy chicken and crisp,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • ¼ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ medium lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tapatio®)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 1 medium head butter lettuce, torn
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese, or to taste
  • 4 sprigs cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 salads

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, and cumin for dressing in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken, corn, and olives to dressing and toss to coat.
  • Divide lettuce among 4 bowls and scoop chicken mixture over top. Garnish each salad with avocado slices, cotija cheese, and a cilantro sprig.
  • Nutrition

    786 cal.

    • Total Fat: 64g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 1253mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 197mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 764mg