Tropical Chicken Salad Orange Celery Seed Dressing

Transport your taste buds to a sunny paradise with this Tropical Chicken Salad with Orange Celery Seed Dressing! Packed with vibrant flavors and nutrient-rich ingredients, this refreshing recipe combines tender shredded chicken, juicy pineapple, sweet mango, creamy avocado, and crisp red bell pepper atop a bed of leafy greens. The zesty homemade dressing, featuring fresh orange juice, a hint of honey, and aromatic celery seeds, adds a tangy-sweet finish that ties everything together beautifully. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted almonds for a satisfying crunch, this no-cook, 20-minute salad is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch, a colorful dinner, or a light dish for entertaining. Bursting with tropical flair and wholesome ingredients, it's a must-try for those seeking fresh, fruity, and satisfying meal ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
• 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1 medium mango, peeled and diced
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup toasted almond slices
• 0.25 cup fresh orange juice
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the dressing by combining fresh orange juice, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, celery seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake well until emulsified. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked chicken breast, mixed salad greens, diced pineapple, diced mango, diced avocado, sliced red bell pepper, and sliced red onion.

Step 3

Drizzle the orange celery seed dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 4

Sprinkle the toasted almond slices on top for added crunch and flavor.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing tropical chicken salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1616.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2221.0

Total Fat 120.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 405.6mg	0%
Sodium 1725.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.9g	0%
Total Sugars 84.2g
Protein 163.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 353.0mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 3953.8mg	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: 48.1%

Protein: 29.1%

Carbs: 22.9%