Description
This Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad combines tender, smoky grilled chicken with sweet grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion, all tossed in a bright, zesty lime dressing. It’s a fresh, vibrant, and healthy dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or casual gatherings, ready in under 30 minutes and easily customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables
- 2 ears fresh corn, husked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: 1 avocado, sliced
Herbs
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, roughly chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and corn: Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side, until charred and cooked through. At the same time, grill the corn on the cob, turning occasionally, until kernels are golden and smoky. Once cooled, slice the chicken into strips and cut the kernels off the cob.
- Chop the vegetables and herbs: While the chicken and corn cool slightly, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the cilantro or parsley.
- Make the dressing and toss: Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the chicken, corn, and vegetables. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated and mixed.
- Assemble and serve: Transfer the salad to a large bowl or individual plates. Optionally, add sliced avocado on top and sprinkle with extra herbs for added freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use fresh, in-season corn for the best natural sweetness and juiciness.
- Don’t overcook the chicken; let it rest after grilling to lock in juices and keep it tender.
- Cut vegetables uniformly for balanced texture and presentation.
- Adjust acidity by adding more lime juice gradually to avoid overpowering flavors.
- Grill chicken and corn ahead of time to speed up salad assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg