Caribbean Chicken Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with tropical flavors, this Caribbean Chicken Salad is a vibrant escape to paradise on a plate! Juicy grilled chicken is seasoned to perfection with aromatic Caribbean jerk spices, then sliced and paired with a medley of fresh mixed greens, sweet pineapple chunks, ripe mango, creamy avocado, crisp red bell pepper, and zesty cilantro. Drizzled with a tangy lime and honey dressing, every bite is a medley of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that transport your taste buds to the islands. Ready in just 30 minutes and packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this salad is perfect for a light weeknight dinner or a stunning summer lunch. Perfectly balancing health and indulgence, it’s your go-to recipe for a colorful, tropical-inspired meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon caribbean jerk seasoning
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 medium fruit mango, diced
- 1 medium fruit avocado, diced
- 1 medium pepper red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.25 medium onion red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the chicken: Brush each chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and rub evenly with the Caribbean jerk seasoning. Set aside.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, remaining olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, pineapple chunks, diced mango, diced avocado, red bell pepper, red onion slices, and chopped cilantro.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken.
Serve immediately and enjoy your colorful, tropical Caribbean Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.0 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 2018 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.6 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.5 g | ||
| Protein | 121.3 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 3376 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
