Description
Mango Salad with Chili Lime Chicken is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the best of tropical flavors. This salad features succulent chicken marinated in zesty chili lime seasoning, paired with sweet, juicy mangoes, creamy avocados, and a medley of colorful vegetables. It’s perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply enjoying a light lunch at home. Each bite bursts with freshness, making it not just a meal but an experience to savor. Serve it chilled for an invigorating delight that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- Chili Lime Chicken
- 1 large head romaine lettuce (rinsed, chopped)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 mangos (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 in a skillet)
- 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 (zest of one lime)
- 2–3 tablespoons honey to taste (3 for sweeter)
- 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 instructions. Set aside to rest.
- In a medium bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, lime zest, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended and refrigerate.
- In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Layer with chopped mangos, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper pieces, clementine segments, sliced avocado, diced red onion, toasted cashews, and chopped cilantro.
- Slice the rested chicken and place on top of the salad. Drizzle with dressing before serving or serve dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 79mg