Roasted Corn Chicken Chopped Salad (Print Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 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)

# Method:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm smoky corn and cool creamy avocado creates this incredible texture that keeps every bite interesting
  • Everything can be prepped ahead except the final toss making it perfect for impromptu dinner guests
02 -
  • Slicing warm chicken into cool vegetables makes the lettuce wilt faster so let everything reach room temperature first
  • The dressing needs to be added last otherwise the radishes lose their signature crunch
03 -
  • Grill extra corn on purpose and keep those kernels in your freezer for instant salad upgrades later
  • Toast your cumin in a dry pan for thirty seconds before adding it to the dressing
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