Tropical Chicken Salad
Infuse your meals with a taste of paradise with this vibrant Tropical Chicken Salad, a refreshing medley of tender shredded chicken, juicy pineapple chunks, and luscious diced mango. Perfectly balanced with crunchy red bell pepper, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad sits atop a bed of fresh mixed greens for a colorful, nutrient-packed dish. A tangy lime juice dressing, lightly sweetened with honey, ties the tropical flavors together, while creamy avocado and fresh cilantro add the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this light yet satisfying recipe is ideal for healthy lunches, summer gatherings, or as a quick dinner option bursting with tropical charm.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice)
- 1 Mango (peeled and diced)
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Cucumber (deseeded and sliced)
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 Avocado (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, pineapple chunks, diced mango, diced red bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced cucumber.
Step 2
Add the mixed salad greens to the bowl and gently toss to combine.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 4
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowls.
Step 6
Top the salad with sliced avocado and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing tropical flavors!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1239.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1185.6 |
| Total Fat 42.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 286.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1522.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 84.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 61.8g | |
| Protein 118.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 184.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1407.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories