Roasted Corn Chicken Chopped Salad (Printer Friendly)

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

# What You 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)

# How to Make It:

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 Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes with minimal actual cooking
  • The zesty lime dressing makes you feel like youre eating at a fancy restaurant but its honestly just throwing stuff in a bowl
  • Leftovers keep surprisingly well for lunch the next day if you dont overdress it
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing keeps all the juices inside instead of running onto your cutting board
  • The dressing can be made a day ahead but wait to dress the salad until right before serving or it gets soggy
03 -
  • Stand the corn upright in a bowl when slicing kernels off the cob to contain the mess
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the lime or honey as needed
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