Description
Mango Salad with Chili Lime Chicken is a delightful, vibrant dish that brings a burst of tropical flavors to your table. This refreshing salad features juicy chicken seasoned with zesty chili lime, complemented by sweet, ripe mangoes and creamy avocado. It’s perfect for any meal – whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or looking for a quick weeknight dinner. The colorful ingredients come together beautifully, offering not just great taste but also impressive nutrition. Easy to prepare and customizable with various fruits and veggies, this salad will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chili lime chicken
- 1 large head romaine lettuce (rinsed, chopped)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 ripe mangoes (chopped)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 English cucumber (sliced, halved)
- 1 red or orange bell pepper (chopped)
- 4 clementine oranges (peeled segmented)
- 1 avocado (sliced or chopped)
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup raw cashews (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
- 2–3 tablespoons honey to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp EACH garlic powder, salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chili lime chicken according to your recipe and let it rest while you prep the vegetables and dressing.
- In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, lime zest, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce and baby spinach as the base.
- Layer in the chopped mangoes, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, chopped bell pepper, segmented clementines, diced avocado, red onion, toasted cashews, and cilantro.
- Top with sliced chili lime chicken.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving or serve it on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Assembly
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg