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Chicken, black bean and corn salad

Chicken, black bean and corn salad

a plate chicken, black bean and corn salad

4 serves

10 m prep

10 m cook

Ingredients

  • 2 corn cobs, husks and silk removed
  • 500g chicken breast fillets, halved horizontally
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 salt reduced wholegrain wraps, cut into wedges
  • 400g can no-added-salt black beans, rinsed, drained
  • 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium avocado, stoned, peeled, sliced
  • 60g rocket leaves

Coriander and chilli dressing

  • ½ cup coriander leaves
  • 1 long red chilli, coarsely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, halved
  • ¼ cup (60ml) red wine vinegar

Method

Step 1

Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on high. Cook the corn, turning, for 10 minutes or until tender and lightly charred. Cool slightly. Cut kernels from cobs.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on medium. Rub chicken with oil. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Cover with foil and set aside for 2 minutes to rest. Thickly slice. Cook the wraps on the grill for 1 minute each side or until lightly toasted.

Step 3

To make the coriander and chilli dressing, place the coriander, chilli, garlic and vinegar in a small food processor or blender. Process until well combined.

Step 4

Arrange corn, black beans, tomato, onion, avocado and rocket in a large serving bowl. Add chicken and drizzle with dressing. Serve with wraps and season with pepper.

Tip

  • Check labels of wraps and choose the brand lowest in sodium. Use the 100g column in the Nutrition Information Panel to compare products.