Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Caribbean Chicken Salad with Mango Dressing. This refreshing dish features tender grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty mango dressing that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Perfect for summer picnics, quick weeknight dinners, or meal prepping, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. The sweet and tangy mango dressing beautifully complements the savory grilled chicken and fresh veggies, making it an irresistible option for any occasion. Enjoy this healthy, protein-packed salad that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thin cut chicken breasts
- 1 large mango (peeled and chopped)
- 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 18 ounces chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 red bell peppers (diced)
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Combine soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, and ginger in a ziptop bag. Add chicken breasts, seal tightly, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Soak onions: Place sliced onions in water for about 30 minutes to mellow flavor.
- Make dressing: In a food processor, blend mango, lime juice, honey, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
- Grill chicken: Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat. Grill chicken for about 2 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine lettuce, bell peppers, black beans, soaked onions, and grilled chicken pieces. Drizzle with mango dressing and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg