Chicken and Mango Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Chicken and Mango Salad is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and zesty. Juicy, golden-brown chicken breasts seasoned with cumin are paired with sweet, ripe mango chunks and crisp cucumber slices atop a bed of vibrant mixed greens. A tangy lime and honey dressing ties it all together, while fresh cilantro and creamy crumbled feta cheese add the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for a light yet satisfying meal, this salad is both healthy and delicious, ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this easy recipe is packed with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large ripe mango
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 small red onion
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup feta cheese
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Cook the chicken in the hot skillet for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Set aside and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables and mango. Peel and dice the mango into bite-sized cubes. Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion.
In a small bowl, combine lime juice, honey, and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Whisk the mixture thoroughly to create the dressing.
Assemble the salad by arranging the mixed greens in a large serving bowl or platter.
Top the greens with mango cubes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad.
Drizzle the lime-honey dressing evenly over the salad.
Garnish with cilantro leaves and crumbled feta cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Chicken and Mango Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.5 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 312 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 1903 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.7 g | ||
| Protein | 120.7 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2321 mg | 49% | |
*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.
