🥗 Grilled Chicken Avocado Corn Salad
This fresh and colorful Grilled Chicken Avocado Corn Salad is packed with juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, sweet corn, crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy herb dressing. It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
⏱️ Prep Time
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Salad
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1½ cups sweet corn (fresh, canned, or frozen and cooked)
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
🥣 Creamy Herb Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
- Toss the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together:
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Garlic
- Dill
- Salt and pepper
Mix until smooth.
3. Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine:
- Romaine lettuce
- Corn
- Cucumber
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Avocado
- Fresh herbs
Add the grilled chicken.
4. Finish
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
💡 Tips
- 🌽 Grill the corn first for a smoky flavor.
- 🥑 Add the avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
- 🧀 Sprinkle with crumbled feta or cotija cheese for extra flavor.
- 🌶️ Add sliced jalapeños or a pinch of chili flakes if you like a little heat.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled with:
- Garlic bread
- Warm pita bread
- Tortilla chips
- Or enjoy it as a complete, healthy meal on its own.
Enjoy your fresh, creamy, and satisfying Grilled Chicken Avocado Corn Salad! 🥗🥑🌽🍗