Description
A vibrant salad with grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and a creamy chipotle-lime dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing chicken)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh kernels, grilled corn, or thawed frozen)
- 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 12–16 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for dressing)
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp honey or agave (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin (for dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry. In a small bowl, mix cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub chicken with olive oil, then season all over with the spice mix.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill chicken 6–8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt (or mayo), olive oil, minced chipotle, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust taste as needed.
- In a large bowl, combine rinsed black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes. Add cilantro if using.
- Arrange sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad. Drizzle with chipotle-lime dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with lime wedges for squeezing. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
High in protein and fiber, provides healthy monounsaturated fats from avocado. Best when assembled fresh, but components can be stored separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 75mg