Rustic Avocado and Corn Salad with Chicken
A Rustic Avocado and Corn Salad with Grilled Chicken is a flavor-packed, nutritional powerhouse that is built to satisfy and help your body thrive. With grilled chicken, charred corn, fresh tomatoes, avocado, goat cheese, and whole wheat croutons, this superfood salad is the peak of summer eating.
Equipment
- grill
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Croutons
- 1 loaf bread whole wheat, baguette for boule
- 2 tsp olive oil extra virgin
Salad
- 2 tsp olive oil extra virgin
- 3 cobs sweet corn
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes
- 2 avocado
- 1/4 cup basil
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 5 cups spring greens
Dressing
- 1/2 cup basil
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparing the Salad
- First, wash and prepare the product. Wash basil, cherry tomatoes, and spring greens. Husk and wash the corn. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel and mince the garlic. Remove the pits of the avocados and slice the flesh.10 oz cherry tomatoes, 2 avocado, 1/4 cup basil, 5 cups spring greens, 2 clove garlic, 1/2 cup basil
- Chop the basil leaves for the salad. The basil leaves for the dressing don't need to be chopped.1/4 cup basil
- Cut the whole wheat loaf of bread into 1-inch cubes.1 loaf bread
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- In a small bowl, stir together the spices for the chicken.1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts and set them aside.1 lb chicken breast
- Rub the corn with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Set aside.3 cobs sweet corn, 2 tsp olive oil
Cooking the Croutons
- Place the bread cubes on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Using your hands, toss the bread and olive oil until all the pieces are coated.1 loaf bread, 2 tsp olive oil
- Grill Option:Drizzle the bread cubes with olive oil and spread them in an even layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet with the bread cubes on the grill. Cook for about 7 to 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until browned and crispy.
- Oven Option:Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Drizzle the bread cubes with olive oil and spread them in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, tossing halfway through, until browned and crispy.
Grilling the Chicken & Corn
- Grill the chicken breasts for 10-15 minutes, turning them halfway through. The chicken is done cooking when the internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Remove from the grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.1 lb chicken breast
- Grill the corn for 7-8 minutes, turning every couple of minutes until charred. Remove from the heat. Once the cobs are cool enough for you to handle, remove the kernels from the cobs.3 cobs sweet corn
Making the Dressing
- Add the basil leaves, garlic, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, and lemon juice to a blender or food processor. Blend completely, until herbs have broken down.1/2 cup basil, 2 clove garlic, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice
- With the machine on low, slowly drizzle in the oil until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
Assembling the Salad
- Add the spring greens to a large salad bowl.5 cups spring greens
- Top greens with tomatoes, corn kernels, sliced chicken, basil, croutons, avocado, and goat cheese. Toss & serve! 🥗4 oz goat cheese
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- Nutrition Facts are based on approximately 1/2 of the whole wheat loaf (the croutons) are served with the 4 servings. Save half for use in another salad!
Nutrition
Calories: 956kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 46gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 36gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1257mgPotassium: 1609mgFiber: 14gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1770IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 6mg