Roasted Corn & Chicken Chopped Salad (Print Version)

Vibrant salad with smoky corn, grilled chicken, avocado, radishes, and zesty lime dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 10 ounces)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 ears fresh corn (or 1½ cups frozen corn, thawed)
03 - 1 large avocado, diced
04 - 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced (approximately 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)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Lightly brush chicken breasts 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 (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 emulsified.
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 Advice:

01 -
  • The charred corn adds incredible sweetness and depth that regular corn just cannot match
  • Every bite has a different texture and flavor, making it satisfying without leaving you feeling stuffed
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes before dicing keeps all those juices inside instead of on your cutting board
  • Adding the dressing right before serving keeps the lettuce from wilting and the vegetables crisp
03 -
  • Run your knife under warm water before slicing the avocado to get perfect clean cuts
  • Taste the corn before adding it to the salad to make sure it is sweet and tender
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