Chickpea Salad with Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Corn and Black Beans

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  • 4
  • 15 mins
  • 25 mins

Ingredients

  • For the dressing:
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind
  • 6 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 ⁄2 teaspoon lemon rind
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons finely diced jalapeño (seeds optional)
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 1 1⁄2 tablespoons well-packed, very finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon well-packed, very finely chopped mint
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 ⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • For the chicken salad:
  • 4 ears of corn, husk removed
  • 1 1⁄2 pounds variety-pack cherry tomatoes (preferably heirloom), halved
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken breast, skin removed, cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes
  • 4 cups loosely packed baby lettuce

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, briskly whisk all dressing ingredients. Set aside.

2. Place corn in a large pot and fill with water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, until corn is tender. remove corn from water and allow to cool enough to handle.

3. Using a sharp knife, remove corn from cob over a large bowl. add beans, chicken and half the salad dressing. Using a spoon, mix gently until all ingredients are well incorporated. add cherry tomatoes and toss again. add dressing to taste.

4. To serve, divide lettuce among four shallow salad bowls. top each with 11⁄2 cups chicken salad.

1. In a small bowl, briskly whisk all dressing ingredients. Set aside.

2. Place corn in a large pot and fill with water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, until corn is tender. remove corn from water and allow to cool enough to handle.

3. Using a sharp knife, remove corn from cob over a large bowl. add beans, chicken and half the salad dressing. Using a spoon, mix gently until all ingredients are well incorporated. add cherry tomatoes and toss again. add dressing to taste.

4. To serve, divide lettuce among four shallow salad bowls. top each with 11⁄2 cups chicken salad.