Description
This Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad with Corn and Lime Basil Dressing is a delightful summer dish that combines the sweetness of peaches with the savory flavors of grilled chicken and corn, all tossed in a zesty lime basil dressing.
Ingredients
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For the Lime Basil Dressing:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, finely minced, plus extra for garnish
- 1 lime, zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (approximately 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Salad:
- 3 fresh peaches, slightly underripe, halved or quartered
- 2 ears corn, husked
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total), patted dry
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil, plus more for brushing
- 5 ounces arugula
- 1/4 red onion, sliced thin
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- Lime wedges
- Basil leaves
Instructions
- Make Vinaigrette – In a jar, combine olive oil, basil, lime zest, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake well and set aside.
- Grill Corn and Peaches – Heat grill to medium high. Brush corn and peaches with oil. Grill corn until charred, then slice off the cob. Grill peaches until grill marks form.
- Grill Chicken – Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oil. Grill until cooked through, then slice.
- Assembly – Layer arugula, chicken, peaches, corn, red onion, blueberries, pecans, and feta in a bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with grilled shrimp or tofu for a different twist.
- Feel free to add other seasonal fruits like strawberries or raspberries to the salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken, Peach Salad, Corn Salad, Lime Basil Dressing, Summer Salad