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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Pasta Salad
This super easy Mexican Street Corn Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect summer staple main dish or side dish recipe. Healthy, delicious, and full of flavor!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 318 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works well
- 3 cups cooked bowtie pasta noodles or another short noodle
- 2 ears of corn
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- 2 avocados sliced
- ½ cup black beans
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled Cotija or queso fresco cheese
Dressing
- ⅓ cup light Mayo
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Brush corn with oil and season with salt to taste. Grill over medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes, turning throughout, until kernels begin to char. Allow to cool slightly before using a sharp knife to cut kernels from the cobs.
- In a large bowl combine spinach, chicken, pasta, grilled corn, avocados, black beans, cilantro, onions, and cheese. Pour dressing over the top and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- To make ahead, combine salad ingredients, cover and chill. Cover and chill dressing also until ready to serve, then toss dressing and salad just before serving.
- Serves about 8 as a side dish, 4-6 as a main dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
218mg
(9%)
Potassium
561mg
(16%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1336IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1336IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.