Roasted Corn & Chicken Chopped Salad (Printable)

Vibrant salad with smoky roasted corn, grilled chicken, avocado, radishes, and zesty lime dressing. Ready in 40 minutes.

# What You’ll Use:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10.6 oz)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 ears fresh corn or 1.5 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

→ Lime Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
12 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
14 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until surface is hot.
02 - Brush chicken breasts lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Place corn with 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 until well combined.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, grilled corn kernels, diced chicken, avocado, radishes, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
06 - Drizzle lime dressing over salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
07 - Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately while ingredients are fresh and crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That perfect bite where charred corn meets creamy avocado and zesty lime
  • Its substantial enough for dinner but still feels light and refreshing
02 -
  • The salad gets soggy quickly so dress only what you will eat immediately
  • Grilling corn directly on grates creates flavor you cannot get any other way
03 -
  • Stand the corn vertically in a bowl while cutting to contain the mess
  • Let the grilled chicken rest fully so it stays juicy when diced
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