Chicken Salad in the Tropics
Transport your taste buds to paradise with "Chicken Salad in the Tropics," a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines tender cooked chicken breast with juicy pineapple, sweet mango, and crisp red bell pepper. Infused with a zesty lime-honey dressing and sprinkled with fresh cilantro, this salad is an irresistible balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Perfectly paired with a bed of mixed greens and optionally garnished with sliced almonds for a satisfying crunch, it’s a light yet filling meal ideal for warm-weather dining or a tropical-themed lunch. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is both a quick prep option and a visual feast. Dive into this tropical chicken salad adventure and bring a slice of island life to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 medium mango, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Begin by shredding or chopping the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple chunks, diced mango, diced red bell pepper, finely diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the chicken and fruit mixture. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
5. On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange the mixed salad greens as a base.
6. Spoon the chicken and tropical fruit mixture over the greens.
7. If desired, sprinkle sliced almonds on top for added crunch and texture.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, tropical chicken salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 1523 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.7 g | ||
| Protein | 121.3 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1489 mg | 32% | |
*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.
