Peach Chicken and Caramelized Corn Salad! This is the ultimate dinner salad that’s anything but boring. This peach, chicken, and caramelized corn salad is loaded with flavor! This beauty is going to become your new favorite salad!
I love working with fresh ingredients especially when they are in season! Everything is so fresh right now, it seems a no brainer to use the yummy produce. This salad is perfect for lunch or dinner.
How fun would it be to go to the farmer’s market and pick up some peaches and corn to create this masterpiece? This salad is so simple but the flavors are so intense!
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders (or breast cut into 1 inch thick pieces)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 bunch of green onions, chopped
- 4 ears corn kernels, removed from cob
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1-2 peaches, sliced
- 1/3 cup feta
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cashews
- HOT BACON VINAIGRETTE
- 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
- 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon honey
- salt and pepper
- 1. In a medium bowl, toss together the chicken, 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
- 2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and sear 3-5 minutes per side until the chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet.
- 3. To the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the green onions and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add the corn, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. Cook 5-8 minutes or until the corn has browned lightly and caramelized. Remove from the heat.
- 4. In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, peaches, chicken, and corn. If using, sprinkle on the cheese and cashews. Spoon the bacon vinaigrette overtop (recipe follows), gently tossing to combine. Finish with avocado. Enjoy!
- HOT BACON VINAIGRETTE
- 1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Drain off bacon grease. To the bacon in the skillet, add the vinegar, olive oil, honey, and a pinch each of red pepper, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the warm vinaigrette over the salad.
Looking for other salad ideas? Check out these delicious ideas: Watermelon Salad, Warm Chicken Mango Sweet Potato Salad, and Fresh Corn Salad!
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what a great-sounding summer salad. light and crisp–and no need to light the dreaded oven.
thank you!
Oh my! This does look delicious!
That looks so delicious! #homemattersparty Pinned.
What a beautiful, seasonal salad! I love how you have caramelized the corn, and that bacon vinaigrette – oh my! Thank you for sharing with the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I’ll be featuring this post at the part tomorrow. Hope to ‘see’ you there!
This dish looks really delicious.
thank you!