A Summer Grilled Corn, Chicken And Grape Salad {GF} {Zyliss Swift Dry Salad Spinner Review}
Guys, this summer time grilled chicken, grilled sweet corn and grape salad with a lemony coriander yoghurt dressing came into existence because of an invite to a barbeque.
Seriously, I spent the better part of a week dreaming it up. Why so long? Because along with being a planner I sometimes carry the title of worrier too. Being know as that food blogger comes with the responsibility of turning up with good, perfectly presented, appealing to all kind of food. So I worried, and jotted down, then crossed out and jotted down more ideas till I finally settled on this one.
I went for this grilled chicken and grilled sweet corn salad with a lemony coriander yoghurt dressing because I wanted something that fit in with the barbeque scheme. Especially bearing in mind that with the propensity of the British weather to turn rainy, the actual bbq’ing bit might not happen. So I wanted guests to have a barbeque in a salad bowl.
The salad is a mixture fiery rocket along with tender chilli grilled chicken, plain grilled sweetcorn, tomatoes, grapes and avocadoes, all slathered with a lemon and coriander yoghurt dressing. This salad ended up being a tasty riot of flavours and colours.
A little tip – If you can, make sure to use very thin chicken breasts as the thinness means more flavour is absorbed as well as quicker grilling. You end up with 5-10 mins of grilling work for the absolutely perfectly cooked chicken.
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A Summer Grilled Corn, Chicken And Grape Salad
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 2 large corn on the cob husks removed
- 300 g (10.5oz) chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp mild chilli sauce
- 140 g (5oz) rocket arugula
- 16 cherry tomatoes
- 2 handfuls of grapes
- 2 avocado sliced
- Mild chilli optional
- 2 spring onions chopped
- 6 tbsp Greek yoghurt
- 4-5 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander cilantro
Instructions
- Put the corn cobs in a pot of salted water and bring to the boil. Then simmer for about 10 mins until the corn is cooked.
- Preheat the grill to medium high.
- Brush the corn cobs with some olive oil and grill all sides of the corn until nicely roasted. Slice the corn of the cob and set aside.
- Marinate the chicken breast in the chilli sauce for 5 mins then grill for a few mins on each side or until cooked through but not dry. Slice the chicken breast and set aside.
- Assemble the salad with the rocket, tomatoes, grapes, avocadoes, chilli, spring onions, chicken and sweet corn.
- Make the salad dressing by mixing together the yoghurt, lemon juice to taste, olive oil and coriander. Adjust seasoning and drizzle the dressing over the salad before serving.
Notes
Can I also introduce you to my fab new kitchen tool aka the Zyliss swift dry salad spinner? It pretty much does what it says on the tin.
It comes equipped with a unique AquaVent technology which allows it to remove something like 25% more water than your average salad spinner. Great because there is nothing worse than your beautiful salad ruined by the leftover bits of water pudding at the bottom. Yes, I have been there and yes I have done that.
Also the salad spinner is operated by a one handed pump action – (really seriously awesome) as you never have to stand there, cranking away at it. It is so easy to use that even the kiddoes are at it – and have been washing and serving salad leaves to each other all week. Other things I like is they fact that they have added in a stop button which quickly brakes the revolutions, the fact that it comes with the all essential non slip base and the handle locks down for rather easy storage.
Let’s put it this way – bye bye my other 2 salad spinners and HELOOOOOOOOOOOO Zyliss swift dry spinner. I am very pleased to have met you.
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This salad spinner sounds amazing, I need one as well! Love the salad, perfect for the summer days as it’s light and refreshing!
Get you hands on one Diana, it is awesome.
This summer salad is calling my name! LOVE it!
Hahahaha –
What an incredible looking salad! I love getting the salad spinner out, sure fire sign it’s summer!
Exactly.
What a stunner of a salad. I love the grapes in it! I need one of those salad spinners in my life as well – rather than just shaking a handful of salad in the air!
ROFL – shaking salad leaves in the air huh.
That look amazing and the salad spinner is such a great idea. Only yesterday I was washing rocket leaves for my husband sandwich in the morning and I struggled to dry it out quickly. I need to get one of those spinners!!
Yeah, I can’t bear getting extra water in salad leaves.
My last corded Zyliss salad spinner gave out two weeks ago and I have bought the exact same one. Very impressed with it – although I am slightly scared I will snap my fingers into the lever.
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What a unique combination of flavors…..and such pretty colors! I LOVE a good summer salad!
Wow! Doesn’t this look gorgeous! I am going to have to check out the salad spinner!
It just so happens I’m in the market for a spinner, and this is one I can totally get in my neck of the woods. :-), but let’s talk about the salad! It’s AMAZING! I love the colours and everything in it, looks amazing and beautiful and I’m so going to make some this summer! 🙂
Yaye, I hope you like it Elsa.
Such a vibrant salad – and arugula is my favorite, so I know I’d love this!
Now that is one amazing salad!! I’ve been meaning to get a salad spinner 🙂
Hahaha. Thank you. Do check out the Zyliss Salad Spinner – it is awesome.
I am always looking for new ways to mix up the dinner salad. I love the corn and grape mix. Something sweet and savory.
Yes it is a good combo.
I love Zyliss products. I definitely worry about the food I’m taking to a group event. I want it to be perfect and everyone like it. This sounds like a crowd pleaser!
Welcome to the Zyliss product love corner. 😀
I love this salad spinner – I totally need one! And your salad is absolutely gorgeous — perfect for a summertime cookout 🙂
Thank you 😀
Always looking for new salad ideas. This one is lovely with all the different colors and textures.
Yes it is good to mix things up nce in a while with salads.
What a lovely salad – I love the flavored chicken, and yogurt dressing! Perfect meal in a bowl!
And I know about having to turn up with something good, because you’re known to be a cook – had to do that long before I blogged! No, I can’t just bring the chips – I need a Recipe! LOL
Hahahaha – It gets harder as the longer you do it the more you need to impress.
Your salad looks amazing! I need to get a salad spinner! How neat!
Thanks Cindy. Hopefully they sell the Zyliss Salad Spinner near you.
I totally get the worry of a food blogger thing! I toil over every menu item when having or going to a party… Your salad is gorgeous and looks so appealing – what a great idea came of your worrying 😉 I have a salad spinner and now I’m wondering why I rarely get it out. Great post!
It is fun but can be so worrying.
I SOOO need a salad spinner right now especially with summer creeping up on us. This would be the perfect one to have because of how easy it is to use. Do know if they have them here in the U.S?
I will find out for you Immaculate.