Description
A bright, hearty chopped salad featuring smoky grilled chicken, crunchy vegetables, creamy avocado, and a tangy yogurt-based dressing.
Ingredients
- 1.2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce of choice
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/3 cup curly parsley, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 1/2 cups corn, fresh or frozen and thawed
- 1 large avocado, chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Place chicken in a ziploc bag with olive oil, lime juice, and seasonings. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar and refrigerate.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Chop chicken.
- Combine in a large bowl lettuce, green onions, parsley, bell pepper, jalapeno, corn, avocado, and pumpkin seeds. Add chicken and dressing, and toss to combine.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for flavor and let the chicken rest before chopping. To keep avocado fresh, add lime juice shortly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American