Description
This Chicken Avocado Corn Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the sweetness of corn, the creaminess of avocado, and the savory goodness of chicken in a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
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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 over high heat for 6-8 minutes, then cut kernels off the cob.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix corn, chicken, avocado, cilantro, and onions.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Pour over the salad and toss.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for up to 8 hours. For best taste, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe serves 2-3 people as a main dish or 6-8 as a side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
