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.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, layer the ingredients starting with the mixed greens as the base.

Step 5

Add layers of pineapple chunks, diced mango, red bell pepper slices, cucumber slices, red onion slices, black beans, and chopped cilantro.

Step 6

Prepare the citrus dressing by whisking together lime juice, honey, orange juice, and minced jalapeño.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the layered salad.

Step 8

Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken and fresh avocado slices.

Step 9

Optional: Garnish with additional cilantro or lime wedges for extra flavor.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a bright and zesty main dish or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1458.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1407.2

Total Fat 62.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 206.4mg	0%
Sodium 3249.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.9g	0%
Total Sugars 67.4g
Protein 92.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 262.2mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 3421.3mg	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: 37.7%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 37.4%