Name: Chicken Mango Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 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 fresh and vibrant Chicken Mango Salad combines tender cooked chicken breasts with juicy mango, crisp romaine lettuce, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a flavorful honey lemon dressing. Perfect for a light, nutritious lunch or dinner, this salad serves six and takes just 40 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

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Salad 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

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: Add the chopped romaine lettuce and baby spinach to a large salad bowl, creating the fresh leafy foundation for the salad.
Add the toppings: Layer the sliced cooked chicken breasts, diced mango, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced English cucumber, diced red onion, and chopped parsley or cilantro over the greens evenly.
Make the honey lemon dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is emulsified and smooth. Adjust honey or seasoning to your taste preference.
Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared honey lemon dressing over the salad just before serving to maintain freshness and toss gently if desired to combine flavors.

Notes

Use cooked chicken breast leftover from a previous meal or poach fresh breast meat for best results.
Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing according to your preferred sweetness level.
This salad is best served immediately after adding the dressing to prevent sogginess.
Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley can be swapped based on your preference.
To make it more filling, serve with crusty bread or add some nuts like sliced almonds for crunch.