Description
Caribbean Chicken Salad with Mango Dressing is a tropical delight that brings sunshine to your plate! This vibrant salad combines juicy grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a luscious mango dressing, creating a refreshing dish that’s perfect for warm days. With its balance of sweet and savory flavors, this salad is ideal for picnics, family dinners, or meal prep. It’s not just a feast for the taste buds but also visually stunning, making it a great option to impress guests. The easy-to-follow recipe ensures that you can whip up this healthy meal in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thin-cut chicken breasts
- 18 ounces chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 cup canned black beans
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges (or other tropical fruits)
- For the Mango Dressing: 1 large mango, lime juice, honey, cumin, olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
- Soak sliced red onions in water while preparing other ingredients.
- Blend mango chunks with lime juice, honey, cumin, and olive oil until smooth for the dressing.
- Grill marinated chicken until fully cooked; let rest before slicing.
- Combine romaine lettuce, red bell pepper, black beans, and onions in a bowl; top with sliced chicken and drizzle with dressing. Finish with mandarin oranges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg