Our Spicy Elotes Chopped Chicken Kefir Salad features crisp veggies, juicy fruit, tender chicken, Lifeway Farmer Cheese, and a creamy dressing made from Lifeway Kefir. The salad boasts a wonderfully complex flavor. Sriracha and cayenne pepper give it a front-end heat that is quickly subdued by the cool taste of our probiotic-fueled Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Meanwhile, the sweet corn complements acidic grape tomatoes, giving this dish an altogether flavor that cannot be beat.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.
Prep Time: 15 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- 1 tbsp. sriracha hot sauce
- 1 lime, juiced
- lime zest
- sea salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 bag frozen corn
- 1 chicken breast, cooked, or use equal amounts of rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, diced
- handful (or less) of cilantro
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup Farmer Cheese
- salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and Cayenne pepper to taste
Directions
- In a jar, bled together all ingredients for the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large bowl, add in all the salad ingredients and mix in the dressing. Mix together until all ingredients are dressed well.
