This speedy recipe for summer chicken salad pairs tender shredded chicken with fresh corn and tomatoes in a light dressing for the perfect summer meal!
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Why we love this recipe ❤️
Say hello to my current chicken salad crush, otherwise known as the millionth reason for you to always make extra when you are grilling chicken.
If you have some grilled chicken left over, (or if you pick up a handy rotisserie chicken at your grocery store) this colorful recipe recipe takes about 15 minutes (and exactly no cooking) to go from a twinkle in your eye to sitting on the table in front of your lucky salad eaters.
And best of all, it takes full advantage of two of my favorite veggies, corn and tomatoes! Along with some cheery basil (and because I couldn’t help myself, chunks of creamy avocado), all tossed with a light mustard lime dressing that makes it good and good for you.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities and nutritional information.
How to make this recipe 👩🏻🍳
As promised, this is a super quick, no cooking deal! First make the dressing: put the vinegar, lime juice, mustard, salt, pepper and olive oil in a small jar and shake shake shake it up!
Next, shred up some cooked chicken and pop it in a bowl with some fresh corn, chopped tomatoes and avocado chunks and gently mix together. (I find this is easiest with clean hands).
Drizzle on the dressing until it is dressed to your liking – taste as you go – then grind on some extra black pepper and divide among plates. Sprinkle on some basil and you are good to go!
Lastly, I wouldn’t say no to a frosty peach mint margarita on the side to make this light summer lunch or supper complete. Stay cool out there my friends!
What to serve with this recipe 🍽️
This is a fine old one bowl supper, but we do love some biscuits on the side, and a cool glass of iced tea lemonade. And some strawberry cheesecake tart for dessert!
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If you try this recipe, we would love to hear how it came out for you! I’d be super grateful if you could leave a star rating (you pick how many stars! 🌟 ) and your thoughts in the Comments section below the recipe card. Thank you!
Farmer’s Market Chicken Salad
This speedy recipe for farmer’s market chicken salad pairs tender shredded chicken with fresh corn and tomatoes in a light dressing for the perfect summer meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- Juice from one lime
- 2 teaspoons grainy mustard
- Pinch each of salt and pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded into bite sized pieces
- 1 avocado, peeled and cut into chunks
- Kernels from 2 ears of corn (about a cup)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- ¼ cup basil, chopped, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- First make the dressing: put the vinegar, lime juice, mustard, salt, pepper and olive oil in a small jar and shake shake shake it up!
- Put the chicken, avocado, corn, tomatoes and basil in a bowl and gently mix together. Drizzle on the dressing until it is dressed to your liking.
- Grind on some extra black pepper and divide among plates. Garnish with basil and serve!
Theresa Murphy says
That salad looks so refreshing! Perfect for a hot summer night supper. And I love the teaser house pics! That shower floor is amazing! Well done, Southern Husband!
Yes, he definitely gets TWO gold stars for that shower! :)