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Grilled Mexican Corn Chicken Salad Recipe

Grilled Mexican Corn Chicken Salad Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Grilled Mexican Corn Chicken Salad is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines grilled chicken, charred corn, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 ears corn (husks removed)
  • 6 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • ½ cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime

For the Dressing:

  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the Chicken: Rub chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5–6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
  3. Grill the Corn: Grill corn for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred. Let cool slightly, then cut kernels off the cob.
  4. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
  5. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl or serving platter, arrange greens, grilled corn, tomatoes, black beans, red onion, and sliced grilled chicken. Drizzle with the creamy dressing and toss gently. Top with crumbled cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • For added crunch, toss in tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips.
  • You can substitute rotisserie chicken and frozen grilled corn for quicker prep.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg