Roasted Corn Chicken Chopped Salad (Printable)

Smoky grilled corn and tender chicken crisp vegetables in tangy lime dressing

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 medium radishes)
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced

→ Lime 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (approximately 400°F).
02 - Lightly brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Grill for 5–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Place corn directly on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred in spots, about 8–10 minutes. Remove and cool slightly before slicing kernels off the cob.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, grilled corn kernels, diced chicken, avocado, radishes, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
06 - Drizzle lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately while chicken and corn are still slightly warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm, smoky grilled chicken and cool, crisp vegetables hits every single craving at once
  • That lime cumin dressing makes everything taste like sunshine even on cloudy days
02 -
  • The salad must be dressed right before serving or the radishes lose their signature crunch
  • Room temperature ingredients actually absorb the dressing better than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Grill extra corn on purpose and stash it in the freezer for future impromptu salads
  • The dressing tastes even better after an hour in the fridge so make it first and let it hang out
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