Best 6 Southwest Mango Chicken Salad Recipes
Calling all mango lovers! This bright and flavorful Southwest Mango Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The star of this dish is the juicy mango, perfectly ripe and bursting with tropical goodness. Grilled chicken adds a smoky and tender touch, while a medley of vegetables, including crunchy bell peppers, crisp celery, and aromatic red onion, provide a refreshing contrast. The salad is tossed in a tangy dressing made with lime juice, honey, and a hint of chili powder, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. But that's not all! We've included three tempting variations to cater to different preferences. Craving a creamy twist? Opt for the Avocado Ranch Dressing variation. Prefer a nutty crunch? Try the Almond-Crusted Chicken variation. And for those who like a bit of heat, the Chipotle Honey variation is sure to satisfy. No matter which variation you choose, this Southwest Mango Chicken Salad promises an explosion of flavors and textures that will make it a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
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CHICKEN MANGO SALAD
This Mango Chicken salad has the most tender baked and sliced chicken breasts. They are served over a bed of lettuce and topped with diced mango, plus a fresh honey-lemon homemade dressing. It's the perfect easy salad for lunch or a light dinner.
Provided by Katerina | Diethood
Categories Salads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Add chopped romaine lettuce and baby spinach to a large salad bowl.
- Top with cooked chicken slices, diced mango, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and parsley or cilantro. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper; taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 288 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPICY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Combine 1/4 cup Wish-Bone&Reg; Italian Dressing with chipotle chile pepper in small bowl. Brush chicken and onion with dressing mixture.
- 2. Grill or broil chicken and onion, turning once, 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and onion is tender; thinly slice chicken.
- 3. Arrange spring salad mix on serving platter. Top with beans, mango, avocado, onion and chicken. Just before serving, drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup Dressing.
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD
My husband loves salads, and this flavorful chicken recipe is easy, nutritious and very tasty. Serve it over greens, tucked in a pita or rolled up in a tortilla. -Sara Hobbs, West Tawakoni, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve as desired., Salads: Top salad greens with chicken salad; sprinkle with almonds., Pitas: Line pita halves with lettuce leaves; fill with chicken salad., Wraps: Place chicken salad off-center on tortillas; top with avocado. Roll up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN WITH MANGO-PEACH SALSA
Steps:
- Set up grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.
- Rinse and pat dry chicken breast; set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together All-Purpose Rub, cumin, and cayenne. Gently pat onto all sides of chicken breasts using all the rub mix; set aside while preparing salsa.
- For salsa: In a medium bowl, toss to combine all ingredients. NOTE: It is easier to dice frozen fruit while it is still frozen. Cover and set aside while chicken cooks.
- Place chicken on hot oiled grill. Grill chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side or until done.
- INDOOR: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare chicken breasts, as directed. Roast chicken breasts in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Serve chicken hot with salsa.
- Combine all ingredients. Store in air-tight container in cool dry place or freezer.
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD
This is a copycat from McDonalds..I went in a hunt for this recipe since I became obsessed with it. My obsession started because I added a chopped avocado to my McDonalds purchased salad and it was heaven. I got this from recipelink.com, the avocado is optional since it's not in MD's salad but sooo recomended. The dressing that the salad comes with is Paul Newman's Natural Southwest dressing, so sub that if you find it at the store if you don't want to make it from scratch.
Provided by Kitty Kat Cook
Categories Southwestern U.S.
Time 25m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Mix together marinade ingredients in a small bowl -- add chicken and coat it in the marinade. Set aside.
- In a pan spritzed with nonstick spray, cook tomatoes and corn over high heat until slightly charred.
- Place lettuce in a bowl, and top with marinated chicken, tomatoes and corn, chopped pepper, and black beans. Sprinkle with cheese and chips. Add the chopped avocados.
- In a small dish, combine all of the dressing ingredients with 1 teaspoons water.
- Mix in the dressing, squeeze some lime and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1040.2, Fat 56.3, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 1154.4, Carbohydrate 102.2, Fiber 22, Sugar 18.8, Protein 40.2
AMAZING SOUTHWEST CILANTRO LIME MANGO GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
This is a recipe I came up with while trying to figure out what to do with stuff I had on hand. It was so good my husband asked me to publish it and share it with the world. Southwestern food is my specialty. It is especially good with the Fabulous French Loaves recipe on this site.
Provided by Patricia
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- For the marinade: Place 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 jalapeno, lime zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Place the chicken breast tenderloins in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, seal, and shake the bag to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- For the salsa: Combine the tomato, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 jalapeno, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon chipotle pepper, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- To prepare the grilled vegetables, toss the onions and red peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 clove garlic in a bowl; set aside.
- For the lime mayonnaise: Whisk together the mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of lime juice; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken on the prepared grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill the red pepper and onions until tender and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill. Slice the grilled pepper into thin strips.
- Spread each slice of bread with 1 1/2 teaspoons of prepared lime mayonnaise. Layer half of the pieces of bread with sliced mango, 1 tablespoon prepared salsa, grilled chicken tenderloins, grilled peppers, grilled onions, and a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. Top off the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread. Return the sandwiches to the grill, turning when the bottom is golden brown
- Return the sandwiches to the grill and grill them until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1291.8 mg, Sugar 12 g
Tips:
- Use ripe mangoes for the best flavor. If your mangoes are not ripe, you can ripen them by placing them in a paper bag with a banana for a few days.
- If you don't have any cooked chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken from another meal.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as avocado, black beans, or corn.
- For a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- This salad is best served chilled, so make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Conclusion:
This Southwest mango chicken salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, give this one a try.
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