Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Try this amazing and refreshing Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad with Lime Vinaigrette recipe!
Ingredients
For the Southwest Rub:
1/4cupKosher salt
2tablespoonsof garlic powder
2tablespoonsof onion poweder
1tablespoonof cayenne pepper
1tablespoonof smoked paprika
1teaspoonof red pepper flakes
For the Vinaigrette:
1/4cupof white balsamic vinegar
juice of 2 limes
1tablespoonof grainy mustard
1tablespoonof honey
1/2cupof olive oil
For the Chicken Salad:
two 8 ounce chicken breasts
1teaspoonof olive oil
4cupsof packed Spring lettuce mix
1cupof cooked fresh corn kernels
2vine ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges
1avocado diced into 1/2 inch chunks
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
In a small bowl combine all of the southwestern rub and season the chicken breast on both sides very well.
Place the seasoned chicken breast on a hot grill and cook on both sides cooking it completely through.
While the chicken is cooking add the vinegar, lime juice, mustard and honey to a mix bowl and whisk in oil. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
In a separate bowl add in the spring mix, corn, avocado, and tomatoes and dress the salad with the vinaigrette and toss thoroughly.
Place the mixed salad on a serving plate, slice the chicken and place it on top of the mixed salad.