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Mango Avocado Chicken Salad

A vibrant tropical salad featuring grilled chicken, sweet mango, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a zesty citrus honey dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Salad
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 2 mangoes peeled and diced
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Citrus Honey Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • chef knife

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook in a skillet or grill pan over medium high heat for about 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  2. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
  3. In a bowl whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. In a large bowl arrange mixed greens, mango, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and sliced chicken.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad, toss gently, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crunch add toasted almonds or cashews. Slice avocado just before serving to prevent browning.