Ingredients
– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
– 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
– 1 red bell pepper, sliced
– 1 small cucumber, diced
– 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons lime juice
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating this Mango Chicken Salad is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: While the chicken cooks, prepare the salad ingredients. Dice the mango, slice the bell pepper, and cucumber, and chop the cilantro.
3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, diced mango, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
5. Add Chicken: Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the salad mixture.
6. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
7. Serve: Divide the salad into serving bowls or plates.
This straightforward process will guide you in creating a delicious Mango Chicken Salad effortlessly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 28g