Go Back
–+ servings

Corn Salsa Chicken Salad

Two Chef Mission
A very bright and delicious southwestern inspired salad, flavored with lime and jalapeno. Adding chicken to the recipe gives it a hearty feel.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 2 people
Calories 59 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef Knife
  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Tongs
  • Thermometer
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 each Chicken Breast
  • 2 each Lime juice and zest
  • 1 each Corn on the cob, grilled and cut off
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 each Red Onion diced
  • 1/4 each Jalapeno diced
  • 1/2 each Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 each Tomato diced
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce washed and chopped
  • Olive Oil as needed
  • Salt as needed
  • Pepper as needed

Instructions
 

  • Heat grill or grill pan to 350 degrees or roughly medium high heat.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper and a bit of oil. Grill on each side 5-7 minutes each, rotating for grill marks. Let cool and slice for salad.
  • Season the corn with oil, salt and pepper, grill on each side about 3-4 minutes. Corn will be ready when kernels turn bright yellow in color. Let cool and cut kernels away from cob.
  • In a bowl, toss the corn, 1/2 of the garlic, red onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, tomato, and 1/2 of the lime zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper and let rest.
  • For the vinaigrette whisk together the other half of the lime juice, zest, garlic, salt, pepper and a bit of olive oil. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
  • Serve the salad with chicken, corn salsa and vinaigrette on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 773mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 27262IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Dishes, Chicken Recipes, Corn, Easy Chicken Recipes, grill, Lettuce, Lime, Mexican, Recipes, salad, Simple Recipes, vegetables
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!