Layered Caribbean Chicken Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Layered Caribbean Chicken Salad, a feast for the eyes and the palate! Grilled paprika-seasoned chicken breast takes center stage, paired with tropical fruits like juicy pineapple and sweet mango, creating a refreshing balance of savory and sweet. Crisp mixed greens, black beans, crunchy red bell pepper, and creamy avocado add a medley of textures, while a zesty citrus dressing infused with lime, orange, honey, and a touch of jalapeño ties it all together. Beautifully arranged in layers, this colorful salad is perfect for entertaining or elevating a weekday meal. Quick to prepare and packed with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleasing main dish or side dish loaded with Caribbean flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks
- 1 Mango (diced)
- 1 Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 Cucumber (sliced)
- 0.5 Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Jalapeño (minced)
- 1 Avocado (sliced)
Instructions
Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, layer the ingredients starting with the mixed greens as the base.
Add layers of pineapple chunks, diced mango, red bell pepper slices, cucumber slices, red onion slices, black beans, and chopped cilantro.
Prepare the citrus dressing by whisking together lime juice, honey, orange juice, and minced jalapeño.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the layered salad.
Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken and fresh avocado slices.
Optional: Garnish with additional cilantro or lime wedges for extra flavor.
Serve immediately as a bright and zesty main dish or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.1 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 3250 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.7 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.9 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.4 g | ||
| Protein | 92.0 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 3421 mg | 73% | |
*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.
