Grilled Chicken & Avocado Power Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing!

🥗 Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

A fresh, colorful, and protein-packed salad featuring juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, charred corn, and a zesty homemade avocado dressing.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Grilled Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Grilled Corn:

• 1 cup sweet corn (canned or frozen, well-drained)

• ½ teaspoon olive oil

• Pinch of salt and black pepper

For the Salad:

• 4 cups mixed greens or chopped romaine lettuce

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced tomatoes)

• 1 ripe avocado, sliced

• ½ cucumber, sliced

For the Creamy Avocado Dressing:

• ½ ripe avocado

• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt

• 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice

• 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)

• 2 tablespoons water (to adjust consistency)

• Salt and black pepper to taste

🔪 Instructions

✅ Step 1: Grill the Chicken

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

2. Pat chicken dry and rub with olive oil.

3. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

4. Grill 6–8 minutes per side, or until cooked through (165°F / 74°C internal temp).

5. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.

✅ Step 2: Grill the Corn

1. In the same pan or a skillet, heat olive oil.

2. Add corn, season with salt and pepper.

3. Grill or sauté over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until slightly charred and tender.

✅ Step 3: Make the Creamy Avocado Dressing

1. Add avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and herbs to a blender or food processor.

2. Blend until smooth and creamy.

3. Add water a little at a time to reach pourable consistency.

4. Season with salt and black pepper.

✅ Step 4: Assemble the Salad

1. In a large salad bowl or platter, spread out the lettuce.

2. Top with grilled chicken slices, corn, avocado slices, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

3. Drizzle with creamy avocado dressing.

4. Serve fresh!

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes

🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 4

✅ Tips:

• Swap chicken with grilled tofu or shrimp for variety.

• Add a sprinkle of feta cheese or pumpkin seeds for extra flavor.

• Store leftover dressing in the fridge for up to 2 days.