Roasted Corn & Chicken Chopped Salad (Printable)

Vibrant salad combining smoky roasted corn, grilled chicken, avocado, and radishes with zesty lime dressing. Light, hearty, and gluten-free.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (10.5 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

→ 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Brush chicken breasts lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5 to 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 grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred in spots, about 8 to 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 to combine all ingredients evenly.
07 - Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The charred corn brings this incredible smoky sweetness that you cannot achieve any other way
  • Every forkful hits you with creamy avocado, crisp radish, tender chicken, and that zesty lime kick all at once
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before you cut it is the difference between juicy, tender bites and dry, disappointing ones
  • Make the dressing right before you toss the salad because the garlic gets more intense the longer it sits
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the corn kernels off the cob, running it down the sides in a sawing motion so you do not miss any of those sweet little nuggets
  • Buy the ripest avocado you can find without it being mushy, and save the pit to tuck into any leftovers to keep them from browning
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