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Caribbean Chicken Salad with Mango Dressing

Caribbean Chicken Salad with Mango Dressing
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If you’re craving a dish that embodies the essence of summer, look no further than this Caribbean Chicken Salad with Mango Dressing. Packed with juicy grilled chicken, colorful vegetables, and a sweet-tangy mango dressing, this salad is a vibrant celebration of tropical flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, it’s both satisfying and refreshing. The best part is its simplicity—prep the dressing and chicken in advance for an effortless meal that dazzles at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 4 thin cut chicken breasts
  • 18 ounces chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 15 ounces mandarin oranges (drained)
  • 1 large mango (peeled, pitted and roughly chopped)
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • Fresh cilantro (for serving)
  • 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Combine soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, and ginger in a resealable bag. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Soak red onion slices in water to mellow their flavor.
  3. Make the mango dressing: Blend mango, lime juice, honey, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and olive oil until smooth.
  4. Grill the chicken on medium heat for about 2 minutes per side until cooked through, then let rest.
  5. Assemble the salad: Toss romaine lettuce, bell peppers, black beans, soaked onions, grilled chicken, and dressing together. Top with mandarin oranges and fresh cilantro.

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