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Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad

Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad
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This Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and easy-to-make dish featuring juicy smoky grilled chicken, sweet crisp corn, and colorful vegetables. Perfect for summer meals or quick healthy lunches, this salad balances protein, crunch, and brightness with a tangy lime dressing.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Vegetables

  • 2 ears fresh corn (or 1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Dressing and Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of chili flakes (for marinade)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Marinate the Chicken: Season the boneless chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. For extra flavor, marinate briefly with fresh lime juice and a pinch of chili flakes if you want some heat. Let the chicken rest in the marinade for 15–20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. Grill the Chicken and Corn: Preheat your grill or grill pan. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked with a nice char. At the same time, grill the corn cobs until slightly blackened to enhance their sweetness, then cut the kernels off the cob.
  3. Chop the Vegetables: While grilling, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
  4. Assemble the Salad: Slice the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the grilled corn kernels, chicken, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad until the dressing evenly coats all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Let the grilled chicken rest a few minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
  • Use fresh corn on the cob for the best sweetness and crunch.
  • Toss salad gently to preserve individual textures of ingredients.
  • Add dressing right before serving to keep vegetables crisp.
  • For extra smoky flavor, grill the bell pepper and red onion as well.

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Keywords: grilled chicken salad, corn salad, healthy lunch, summer salad, gluten free, quick recipe

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