Description
Grilled Romaine, Corn and Chicken Salad with Salsa Dressing is a delightful summer dish that brings together smoky flavors and vibrant ingredients in just 15 minutes. This salad features tender grilled romaine, sweet corn, and juicy chicken, all drizzled with a zesty homemade salsa dressing. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a quick lunch, this recipe is sure to impress with its colorful presentation and fresh taste. With its combination of wholesome ingredients and effortless preparation, you’ll want to make this salad regularly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup mild salsa
- 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 oz each)
- 2 corn on the cobs
- 2 romaine hearts
- Optional garnishes: avocado, red onion, grape tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing salsa, olive oil, and lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, oregano, and cumin.
- Preheat grill to medium heat; halve romaine hearts and spray cut sides with olive oil.
- Grill chicken for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Grill corn until tender.
- Grill romaine cut-side down for 1-2 minutes until charred.
- Assemble the salad: slice chicken, cut corn kernels off the cob, and layer over romaine with garnishes. Drizzle with dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg