Grilled Chicken Caprese Dense Bean Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Shuck the corn.
  2. 2Drizzle olive oil over the shucked corn.
  3. 3Prepare a Mediterranean spice blend in a bowl with olive oil.
  4. 4Generously rub the Mediterranean spice blend into the chicken thighs.
  5. 5Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  6. 6Sear the chicken thighs on both sides for about 7 minutes until crispy, brown, and 165°F internal temperature.
  7. 7Cook the corn on the grill until it has a nice char.
  8. 8Place the grilled chicken and corn on a wire rack to rest and cool.
  9. 9Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
  10. 10Finely chiffonade fresh basil.
  11. 11Rinse and drain one can of chickpeas.
  12. 12Rinse and drain one can of white beans.
  13. 13Drain and cut one container of mini mozzarella balls in half.
  14. 14Slice the corn off the cob.
  15. 15Once the chicken is fully rested and cooled, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  16. 16Prepare the dressing by combining olive oil, the juice of one lemon, balsamic vinegar, mustard, seasoning, and honey in a glass.
  17. 17Use a milk frother to mix the dressing until it is extra creamy and smooth.
  18. 18Combine the drained chickpeas, white beans, sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped chicken, sliced corn, and halved mozzarella balls in a large bowl.
  19. 19Scoop in fresh avocado to add creaminess.
  20. 20Pour the prepared dressing over all the ingredients in the bowl.
  21. 21Mix everything together thoroughly.
  22. 22Add the finely chopped basil to the salad and mix.

Ingredients

  • Corn
  • Olive oil
  • Mediterranean spice blend
  • Chicken thighs
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh basil
  • 1 can Chickpeas
  • 1 can White beans
  • 1 container Mini mozzarella balls
  • 1 lemon Lemon juice
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Mustard
  • Seasoning
  • Honey
  • Avocado

Equipment

Corn shuckerBowlGlovesGrillTongsWire rackCutting boardKnifeSieveMeasuring cupsMilk frother

Tips

  • The salad marinates in the fridge and gets better throughout the week, making it perfect for meal prep.
  • This dense bean salad has minimal chopping compared to other similar recipes.
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