Salade de Poulet et Mangue | Mango Chicken Salad

Source: https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Mango-Salad-9248934?prm-v1#directions

Introduction

Vibrant salad with chili lime chicken, mango, greens, citrus, avocado, and a honey-lime vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Chicken

• 1 recipe Chili Lime Chicken

Salad

• 1 large head romaine lettuce, rinsed and chopped
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 mangos, chopped
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 English cucumber, sliced and halved
• 1 red or orange bell pepper, chopped
• 4 clementines, peeled and segmented
• 1 avocado, sliced or chopped
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 1 cup raw cashews, toasted in a skillet
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Honey Lime Vinaigrette

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest (zest of one lime)
• 2-3 tablespoons honey, to taste (3 for sweeter)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Prepare Chili Lime Chicken per its recipe; let rest. Prep vegetables and dressing while it rests.
2. Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cider vinegar, lime zest, honey, Dijon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Chill. Adjust honey to balance fruit sweetness and preferred tang.
3. Assemble: Add romaine and spinach to a large bowl. Layer mango, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, clementines, avocado, red onion, cashews, and cilantro. Top with sliced/chopped chicken.
4. Drizzle with dressing and toss, or dress individual portions if expecting leftovers. Serve immediately.

Tips

• Toast cashews for extra depth; cool before adding for crunch.
• Dress lightly if storing leftovers to avoid soggy greens; salt to taste just before serving.

Optional Additions

• Add jalapeño for heat or feta for tang if desired.