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White serving bowl filled with the chicken avocado corn salad and two wooden serving spoons.
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Chicken Avocado Corn Salad

This flavorful and hearty salad is full of seasoned grilled chicken, avocado, sweet corn and tossed in a chili honey lime vinaigrette.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southwest
Keyword: avocado salad, chicken avocado corn salad, chicken salad, corn salad, grilled chicken, salad, summer salad
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups corn
  • 2 medium avocados diced
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Vinaigrette

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat, or approximately 400-425° F. Combine the dried spices then sprinkle them evenly over the chicken along with salt and pepper. Oil the grill grates and grill the chicken flipping it halfway through the cooking time. The chicken should have an internal temperature of 165° F. When it is fully cooked. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting it into bite sized pieces.
  • While the chicken is grilling combine all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a jar or measuring cup. Shake or whisk until well combined.
  • Add the corn, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and chicken to a large serving bowl. Pour the vinaigrette on top and gently toss everything together until combined. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 114mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g