Roasted Corn Chicken Chopped Salad (Printable Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 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 (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)

# How to Prepare:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • It hits that magical spot where salad feels substantial enough for dinner but still leaves you feeling light and energized
  • The charred corn brings this incredible sweetness that plays perfectly against the creamy avocado and zesty lime
02 -
  • The key to restaurant-quality charred corn is patience, don't rush it off the grill or you'll miss those deep smoky flavors
  • Letting the chicken rest before cutting it makes all the difference in keeping it juicy and tender
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  • Use a sharp knife to slice the radishes paper-thin, they should be almost translucent
  • Let the salad sit for 5 minutes after tossing to let the flavors meld together
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