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grilled chicken salad with cilantro-lime dressing – smitten kitchen

Southwestern Cobb Salad

A delicious and vibrant salad featuring chili-rubbed grilled chicken, charred sweet corn, avocado, and a habit-forming cilantro lime dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 2 pieces chili-rubbed grilled chicken breasts Use your favorite chili rub or marinade.
  • 2 ears sweet corn, husked Grilled until charred.
  • 1 large ripe avocado Diced.
  • 4 cups mixed greens Your choice of salad greens.
  • 1 cup Fritos Optional, for serving.
For the cilantro lime dressing
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Packed.
  • 1/4 cup lime juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1/4 cup olive oil Extra virgin recommended.
  • 1 clove garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon honey Or agave nectar, for sweetness.
  • Salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper To season the dressing.

Method
 

Prepare the chicken
  1. Rub the chicken breasts with chili seasoning and grill them until cooked through.
Grill the corn
  1. Husk the sweet corn and grill until charred, then cut the kernels off the cob.
Make the dressing
  1. In a blender, combine cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Assemble the salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, grilled chicken (sliced), charred corn, and diced avocado.
  2. Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing and toss gently to combine.
  3. Serve topped with Fritos, if desired.

Notes

This salad pairs well with a cold beverage on a hot day. Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preference.