Name: Chicken Mango Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound cooked chicken breasts, sliced; 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped; 2 cups baby spinach; 1 mango, peeled and diced; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 English cucumber, sliced; ⅓ cup red onion, diced; ¼ cup parsley or cilantro, chopped; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1-2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Description

This vibrant Chicken Mango Salad combines tender cooked chicken breasts with fresh romaine lettuce, baby spinach, juicy mango, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, all tossed in a zesty honey lemon Dijon dressing. Perfectly balanced with sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, this refreshing salad is a quick and nutritious meal for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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Salad

1 pound cooked chicken breasts, sliced
6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups baby spinach
1 mango, peeled and diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, sliced
⅓ cup red onion, diced
¼ cup parsley or cilantro, chopped

Honey Lemon Dressing

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and baby spinach. These greens form the fresh, crisp foundation of the salad.
Add Main Ingredients: Top the greens with sliced cooked chicken breasts, diced mango, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, diced red onion, and chopped parsley or cilantro. This mix provides a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Make the Honey Lemon Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary to achieve the preferred balance of sweet and tangy.
Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss all ingredients to coat evenly with the dressing, ensuring each bite is flavorful and refreshing.

Notes

Use cooked chicken breasts that are grilled, roasted, or poached for best texture and flavor.
The honey in the dressing can be adjusted based on your sweetness preference or substituted with agave syrup for a different flavor profile.
Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley boost brightness and can be adjusted or combined according to taste.
This salad is best served immediately to keep the greens crisp but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours if needed.