Description
A refreshing and flavorful Chicken Avocado Corn Salad that is perfect as a main dish or side. This salad combines grilled corn, tender chicken, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Grilled Corn:
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad:
- 2 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken
- 2–3 medium-large avocados, diced
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup diced red onion, optional
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, optional
Instructions
- Grill Corn: Brush corn with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-8 minutes, then cut kernels off the cob.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix corn, chicken, avocado, cilantro, and onions.
- Make Dressing: Whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Pour over salad and toss.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for up to 8 hours. For best flavor, serve closer to room temperature.
Notes
- This recipe serves 2-3 as a main dish or 6-8 as a side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
