Grilled Chicken Avocado Corn Salad

Description

A fresh, colorful, and hearty chopped salad featuring chunks of seasoned grilled chicken, creamy ripe avocado, sweet corn kernels, crisp cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Everything is tossed together in a light, zesty herb dressing.

Ingredients

• Protein: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, then grilled and diced)

• Vegetables & Fruits:

  • 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced

  • 1.5 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)

  • 1 English cucumber, diced

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • $\frac{1}{4}$ cup red onion, thinly sliced

• Fresh Herbs:

  • $\frac{1}{4}$ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

• Dressing:

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice or lemon juice

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken:

   • Season the chicken breasts with your choice of spices (such as salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder). Grill or pan-sear them over medium-high heat until fully cooked through. Let them rest for a few minutes, then cut them into bite-sized cubes.

2. Prep the Produce:

   • Dice the avocados and cucumbers into uniform bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh cilantro.

3. Combine in a Bowl:

   • In a large serving bowl, combine the sweet corn, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro.

4. Add Chicken and Avocado:

   • Add the warm or cooled grilled chicken chunks and the diced avocado into the bowl.

5. Dress and Toss:

   • Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing gently over the salad. Toss everything carefully to combine without mashing the avocados. Serve immediately and enjoy!