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Cold Street Corn Chicken Salad Dip for Sandwiches

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Try this Street Corn Chicken Salad recipe! A creamy, zesty Mexican favorite perfect for sandwiches or as a cold Mexican corn chicken dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked chicken chopped
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup lettuce chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Napa Valley olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Warm the olive oil in a skillet.
  2. Add the corn and sauté until it is lightly roasted.
  3. Allow the corn to cool slightly.
  4. Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Combine the chicken and corn in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Incorporate the chopped lettuce.
  7. Whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
  9. Toss the ingredients until they are evenly coated.
  10. Sample the salad and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
  11. Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it until chilled.

Notes

Perfecting the Char: I always aim for a deep golden color on the corn in the skillet because those smoky, slightly burnt edges are what give this salad its authentic street food flavor.
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