Roasted Corn & Chicken Chopped Salad (Printable Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a 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 the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred in spots, approximately 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 black 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 the lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
07 - Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm grilled elements and cool fresh vegetables creates something magical in every bite
  • You can prep the components ahead and assemble last minute without losing any texture or flavor
  • This salad manages to feel restaurant fancy while coming together in under an hour with minimal cleanup
02 -
  • Letting the grilled chicken rest before cutting is non negotiable unless you want dry disappointing meat
  • The salad will get soggy if dressed too early so always toss with dressing right before serving
  • Warm chicken against cold lettuce is part of what makes this special so do not let everything come to room temperature
03 -
  • Grill extra corn and keep it in your freezer for emergency salad nights
  • Invest in a good instant read thermometer—guessing doneness is how you ruin good chicken
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