Black Bean Corn Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Black Bean Corn Chicken Salad, a perfect blend of fresh, wholesome ingredients and bold, zesty flavors. This hearty recipe features tender grilled chicken breast, fiber-packed black beans, and sweet corn kernels atop a crisp bed of romaine lettuce. Bursting with the colors and textures of juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy red onion, it’s all tied together with a refreshing lime-cumin dressing that adds a citrusy punch. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this protein-packed salad is ideal for busy weeknights or as a centerpiece for your next summer gathering. Top it with fresh cilantro for a finishing touch, and enjoy a healthy, flavorful meal that's as satisfying as it is nutritious!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breast
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
• 1 can (15 oz) Sweet corn kernels
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 Red onion
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with 0.5 teaspoons salt, 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder.

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

Step 3

While the chicken cooks, rinse and drain the black beans and corn. Set aside.

Step 4

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add it to a large salad bowl.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the cilantro. Add these to the salad bowl along with the black beans and corn.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoons salt, and 0.25 teaspoons black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl and toss gently to combine.

Step 8

Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle with additional chopped cilantro for garnish if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Black Bean Corn Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1978.9 grams (1978.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1474

Total Fat 68.10g	87%
Saturated Fat 9.70g	49%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3931mg	171%
Total Carbohydrate 198.10g	72%
Dietary Fiber 59.60g	213%
Total Sugars 44.30g
Protein 51.70g	103%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 508mg	39%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 3872mg	82%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.0%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 49.2%