Grilled Chicken Mango Avocado Salad

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🥗 Grilled Chicken Mango Avocado Salad

A fresh, colorful, and protein-packed salad featuring juicy grilled chicken, sweet mango, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner!

⏱️ Prep Time

  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Cook: 12–15 minutes
  • Total: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Juice of ½ lime

For the Salad

  • 5 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
  • 1 large ripe mango, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup finely sliced red onion (optional)

Lime Honey Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

Mix olive oil, lime juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken well and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.

2. Grill the Chicken

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let it rest for 5 minutes, then cut into bite-sized cubes.

3. Make the Dressing

Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.

4. Assemble the Salad

In a large bowl, combine:

  • Mixed greens
  • Diced mango
  • Avocado
  • Tomatoes
  • Red onion (if using)
  • Chopped cilantro

Top with the grilled chicken.

5. Serve

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.

💡 Tips

  • Add cucumber or bell peppers for extra crunch.
  • Sprinkle feta cheese for a creamy, tangy flavor.
  • Add toasted pumpkin seeds or sliced almonds for texture.
  • For extra heat, mix a pinch of chili flakes into the dressing.

🥑 Storage

  • Store the salad and dressing separately.
  • Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.

Enjoy this refreshing, healthy, and satisfying Grilled Chicken Mango Avocado Salad! 🥭🥑🍗🥗

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