Exotic Chicken Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing and vibrant Exotic Chicken Salad! Loaded with juicy mango, creamy avocado, and tender shredded chicken, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Accented by the crunch of toasted cashews, the zest of lime, and a medley of crisp red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro, every bite bursts with tropical flair. Tossed in a light honey-lime dressing, this quick and easy salad is ready in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a healthy lunch or a colorful dinner centerpiece. Serve over a bed of mixed greens for a nutrient-packed dish that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Whether you're looking for a gluten-free meal or simply craving bold, exotic flavors, this chicken salad is sure to satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 large (diced) Mango
- 1 large (diced) Avocado
- 1 medium (finely chopped) Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 1 large (juiced) Lime
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup (toasted and roughly chopped) Cashews
- 4 cups Mixed greens
Instructions
Prepare the shredded chicken by cooking and cooling it ahead of time or using a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Measure and set aside 2 cups.
Peel the mango and avocado. Dice them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Add them to the bowl with the mango and avocado.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss everything together until well coated, being careful not to mash the avocado.
Add the shredded chicken to the mixture and toss gently to combine.
Toast the cashews in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly, then roughly chop them and fold them into the salad.
To serve, arrange mixed greens on individual plates or a serving platter. Top with the chicken salad mixture.
Garnish with additional cilantro or a lime wedge if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant, exotic flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 102.2 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 1542 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.2 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.1 g | ||
| Protein | 131.7 g | 263% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2542 mg | 54% | |
*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.
