Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)
- 1 large ripe mango (peeled and diced)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, or arugula)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds or cashews (optional, for crunch)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or mint (chopped)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Step 1: Grill the Chicken
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Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
Step 2: Prepare the Salad Ingredients
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Peel and dice the mango into small cubes.
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Slice the red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
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Chop the cilantro or mint, and if using almonds or cashews, lightly toast them in a dry pan for extra crunch.
Step 3: Make the Dressing
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
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Add chili flakes if you like a bit of heat.
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Mix well until fully combined.
Step 4: Assemble the Salad
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In a large salad bowl, add the salad greens, followed by the chicken, mango, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
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Drizzle the dressing over the top and gently toss to coat all the ingredients.
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Sprinkle with toasted almonds or cashews and garnish with fresh cilantro or mint.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
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Serve the salad fresh with extra lime wedges on the side.
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Enjoy as a light lunch, side dish, or main meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 5g