Exotic Chicken Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing and vibrant Exotic Chicken Salad! Loaded with juicy mango, creamy avocado, and tender shredded chicken, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Accented by the crunch of toasted cashews, the zest of lime, and a medley of crisp red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro, every bite bursts with tropical flair. Tossed in a light honey-lime dressing, this quick and easy salad is ready in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a healthy lunch or a colorful dinner centerpiece. Serve over a bed of mixed greens for a nutrient-packed dish that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Whether you're looking for a gluten-free meal or simply craving bold, exotic flavors, this chicken salad is sure to satisfy!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
• 1 large (diced) Mango
• 1 large (diced) Avocado
• 1 medium (finely chopped) Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium (finely diced) Red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 1 large (juiced) Lime
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup (toasted and roughly chopped) Cashews
• 4 cups Mixed greens

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the shredded chicken by cooking and cooling it ahead of time or using a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Measure and set aside 2 cups.

Step 2

Peel the mango and avocado. Dice them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Add them to the bowl with the mango and avocado.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss everything together until well coated, being careful not to mash the avocado.

Step 6

Add the shredded chicken to the mixture and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Toast the cashews in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly, then roughly chop them and fold them into the salad.

Step 8

To serve, arrange mixed greens on individual plates or a serving platter. Top with the chicken salad mixture.

Step 9

Garnish with additional cilantro or a lime wedge if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant, exotic flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1285.6 grams (1285.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1805

Total Fat 102.20g	131%
Saturated Fat 18.30g	92%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.60g
Cholesterol 287mg	96%
Sodium 1542mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 101.20g	37%
Dietary Fiber 25.40g	91%
Total Sugars 50.10g
Protein 131.70g	263%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 211mg	16%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 2542mg	54%

*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: 49.7%

Protein: 28.5%

Carbs: 21.9%