Mexican Chopped Salad with Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette
Cooking spray
2 ears fresh or frozen cob corn, thawed
4 reserved cooked chicken breast halves, diced
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 C. Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 C. Spanish olives, sliced
1/2 C. tomatoes, diced
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
1/4 C. pickled jalapenos, sliced
2 T. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 T. olive oil
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 C. cider vinegar
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Heat a stove-top grill pan or griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat to preheat. Place corn on hot pan and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides, turning frequently. Remove from heat and cool. When cool enough to handle, slice kernels from cob. Transfer kernels to a large bowl and add chicken, beans, cheese, olives, tomatoes, apple, jalapenos, and cilantro. Toss to combine. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin and cook 1 minute, or until fragrant. Remove from heat and whisk in vinegar. Add dressing to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.