Roasted Corn & Chicken Chopped Salad (Print Version)

Smoky roasted corn, tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and crisp radishes with zesty lime dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

→ 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)

# Steps:

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 to 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 - Place the corn with husks removed directly on the 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 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.
07 - Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The combination of warm grilled elements with cool crisp vegetables creates that perfect temperature contrast that makes salads actually satisfying
  • You can prep almost everything ahead and just assemble when you are ready to eat, making it ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining
02 -
  • The dressing should be made right before serving because lime juice loses its bright punch as it sits
  • If you need to make this ahead, keep the dressing and avocado separate until just before serving to prevent browning
03 -
  • Dress the salad just before serving so the romaine stays crisp and does not wilt
  • Warm the leftover grilled chicken slightly before adding it to the salad if it has been refrigerated
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