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!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by shredding or chopping the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple chunks, diced mango, diced red bell pepper, finely diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.

Step 3

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

4. Pour the dressing over the chicken and fruit mixture. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

5. On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange the mixed salad greens as a base.

Step 6

6. Spoon the chicken and tropical fruit mixture over the greens.

Step 7

7. If desired, sprinkle sliced almonds on top for added crunch and texture.

Step 8

8. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, tropical chicken salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1220.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1284.1

Total Fat 49.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 286.7mg	0%
Sodium 1522.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 66.7g
Protein 121.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 213.7mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1489.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 37.5%

Carbs: 28.1%