Caribbean Chicken Salad with Mango Dressing
If you’re searching for a flavorful and colorful dish, look no further than this Caribbean Chicken Salad with Mango Dressing. This vibrant salad combines tender grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and sweet tropical fruits to create a refreshing meal perfect for any occasion. With its zesty mango dressing, each bite is bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or busy weeknights. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it’s also packed with nutrients from fresh ingredients. Customize it easily to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs. Enjoy the vibrant tastes of the tropics right at your table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thin cut chicken breasts
- 1 large mango
- 18 ounces chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1 cup canned black beans
- Fresh cilantro
- 4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, and ginger in a ziptop bag. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the onions: Soak sliced red onions in water to mellow their sharpness.
- Make the dressing: Blend mango, lime juice, honey, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
- Cook the chicken: Grill marinated chicken on medium heat for about 4 minutes total until fully cooked; let it rest before slicing.
- Assemble the salad: In a bowl, combine lettuce, bell peppers, black beans, soaked onions, grilled chicken pieces, and drizzle with mango dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg