This chicken, corn, and cheese salad is fresh, creamy, and wonderfully easy: tender poached chicken, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and grated cheese tossed with crisp lettuce and a light mustard-sour cream dressing. It comes together in minutes and works beautifully for lunch or a light dinner. If you love chicken salads, try Chicken Caesar Salad and Chicken and Pineapple Salad with Garlic Yogurt Dressing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 chicken breast
- 1 can corn, drained
- 150 g (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 100 g (1 cup) grated cheese
- 1 bunch lettuce leaves, torn
- For the dressing: 4 tbsp sour cream, salt to taste, 1/4 tsp mustard
Instructions
- Poach the chicken breast in salted water, cool slightly, dice, and place in a bowl.
- Add the corn and cherry tomatoes (a mix of colors looks great).
- Grate in the cheese and add the lettuce. Toss.
- Whisk the sour cream with salt and mustard, pour over the salad, and mix well.
Tips
- Do not overcook the chicken — poach it gently just until cooked through, so it stays juicy in the salad.
- Use a mix of red and yellow cherry tomatoes for a brighter, more colorful bowl.
- For more easy salad ideas, browse the recipes on Allrecipes.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 200 kcal | Protein 15 g | Fat 10 g | Carbs 17 g