Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Chicken Mango Salad, a delightful fusion of tender chicken, juicy mango, and fresh greens. This colorful dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a light lunch or a satisfying dinner. With its homemade honey-lemon dressing, this salad offers a refreshing balance of sweetness and tanginess that will impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep or serving at gatherings. Customize it with your favorite fruits or veggies to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked chicken breasts (sliced)
- 6 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 mango (diced)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 English cucumber (sliced)
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup parsley or cilantro (finely chopped)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and baby spinach.
- Add sliced chicken, diced mango, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, diced red onion, and chopped parsley or cilantro on top.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg