Roasted Corn Chicken Chopped Salad (Printable version)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 10 ounces)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 ears fresh corn (husks removed) 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 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 5–7 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 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 until emulsified.
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 smoky charred corn against creamy avocado creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy farm to table restaurant
02 -
  • The key to this salad is timing everything so the chicken and corn are still slightly warm when they hit the bowl creating that delicious temperature contrast
  • Do not dress the entire salad if you are planning to save leftovers for lunch the next day as the lettuce will wilt and lose its crunch
03 -
  • Cut your avocado just before serving and toss it with a little extra lime juice to prevent browning if you are prepping ahead
  • Let the grilled chicken rest for a full 5 minutes before dicing or you will lose all those delicious juices onto your cutting board
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