Grilled Chicken and Black Bean Salad
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and protein-packed Grilled Chicken and Black Bean Salad! Featuring juicy, spice-rubbed grilled chicken breasts paired with a colorful medley of black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion, this meal bursts with fresh, zesty flavors. A tangy lime-honey dressing ties it all together, adding a touch of brightness to the nutrient-rich mixed greens base. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy and versatile recipe is perfect for meal prep, outdoor barbecues, or a quick and nourishing family dinner. Packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants, this salad is a wholesome and delicious way to satisfy your cravings while staying on track. Perfect for anyone searching for “quick dinner salads,” “healthy grilled chicken recipes,” or “black bean salad ideas.”
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.
Grill the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized strips.
While the chicken cooks, rinse and drain the black beans. If using frozen corn, thaw it. Chop the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the red onion, and finely chop the cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, honey, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
To assemble, divide the mixed salad greens among four plates. Top each with a generous spoonful of the black bean mixture and slices of grilled chicken.
Serve immediately, and enjoy your fresh and flavorful grilled chicken and black bean salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1185 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.9 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1084 mg | 23% | |
*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.
