Charred Corn Mexican Salad Recipe

Name: Charred Corn Mexican Salad
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 450 g frozen sweet corn (3 cups, thawed); 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp); 400 g cooked chicken breast (3 cups, shredded); 250 g canned black beans (1 1/2 cups, drained and rinsed); 50 g red onion (1/2 cup, finely diced); 10 g jalapeño pepper (1 tbsp, seeded and minced); 15 g fresh cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped); 60 g cotija cheese (1/2 cup, crumbled); 60 g plain Greek yogurt (1/4 cup); 30 ml fresh lime juice (2 tbsp); 2 g chili powder (1/2 tsp); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp)

Prep: 13minCook: 1min4 servingsEasy417 cal / servingMexican

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A delicious Charred Corn Mexican Salad packed with 43g of protein per serving and just 417 calories. This easy recipe is ready in 14 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

4 cups mixed greens
300g grilled protein
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup nuts or seeds
2 tbsp dressing of choice
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Mix all components together until well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 417 kcal

Protein: 42.6g

Fat: 13.1g

Carbs: 33.9g

Fiber: 6.6g

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