Roasted Corn & Chicken Chopped Salad (Print Version)

Smoky corn and grilled chicken with fresh vegetables in zesty lime dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 10.5 ounces)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 ears fresh corn or 1½ cups frozen corn, thawed
03 - 1 large avocado, diced
04 - 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced (about 8 radishes)
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
12 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Brush the chicken breasts lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
03 - While the chicken cooks, place the corn (husks removed) directly on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred in spots, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly, then slice kernels off the cob.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, grilled corn kernels, diced chicken, avocado, radishes, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
06 - Drizzle with the lime dressing and toss gently to combine. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The charred corn adds this incredible smoky sweetness that makes every bite feel like summer
  • Everything can be prepped ahead so it actually works for busy weeknight dinners
  • The lime dressing ties all the fresh crunchy vegetables together in the most refreshing way
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before cutting into it keeps all those juices inside instead of running onto your cutting board
  • The salad needs to be dressed right before serving or the lettuce starts to wilt and lose that satisfying crunch
03 -
  • Stand the corn upright in a bowl when slicing off the kernels to contain the mess
  • Massage a little dressing into the lettuce first for better flavor distribution
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