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Southwest Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Perfectly seasoned grilled chicken, corn, avocado, beans, and romaine lettuce are all tossed together in a lime vinaigrette.

Ingredients :

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons chicken seasoning such as McCormick® Grill Mates® Applewood Rub
  • 1 corn on the cob
  • ½ cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • Dressing
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions :

  • Prepare dressing by whisking all ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Drizzle with olive oil and season with McCormick® Grill Mates® Applewood Rub. Brush corn with olive oil & season with salt.
  • Place chicken on the grill and corn on the grill. Grill 3-4 minutes per side or until temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before slicing. Using a knife, remove kernels from the corn. Slice chicken.
  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing and serve.