Taste the Islands Jerk Chicken Salad
Transport your taste buds to the Caribbean with the vibrant and flavorful "Taste the Islands Jerk Chicken Salad." This easy-to-make recipe combines tender, juicy jerk-seasoned grilled chicken with a refreshing medley of mixed greens, ripe mango, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and sharp red onion for a tropical twist on classic salad. The zesty homemade dressing, infused with fresh lime juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties every bite together with a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. Ideal as a light lunch or colorful dinner, this 35-minute recipe is perfect for anyone craving bold island flavors and healthy, satisfying meals. Don't miss out on this exotic salad bursting with Caribbean vibes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 whole ripe mango
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 1 whole cucumber
- 0.25 whole red onion
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and coat them evenly with the jerk seasoning.
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salad. Slice the mango into thin strips, julienne the red bell pepper, slice the cucumber into rounds, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, mango, red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the grilled jerk chicken slices.
Serve immediately and enjoy a taste of the islands in every bite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 7959 mg | 346% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.8 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.6 g | ||
| Protein | 115.8 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1738 mg | 37% | |
*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.
