Description

This refreshing salad can be a side salad or even a main dish. It's packed with grilled chicken, roasted corn, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes and black beans with a tangy lime dressing.

Ingredients

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts about 1 1/2 lb.
• salt and pepper
• 3 t. taco seasoning
• 4 c. romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 green onions, white and green parts, sliced
• 1 c. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 c. canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 large corn cob, husks and silks removed (or 1 c. thawed frozen corn)
• 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
• grated cheese, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and tortilla strips, optional toppings
• Tangy Lime Dressing:
• 6 T. extra virgin olive oil
• 4 T. freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 t. pure maple syrup (or honey)
• 2 t. freshly chopped cilantro
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sprinkle on the taco seasoning. Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.
2. Tangy Lime Dressing:
3. Place all dressing ingredients in a small jar, cover and shake until combined. Drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss to coat. There will probably be some leftover.