Fresh Mango Chicken Salad

Name: Fresh Mango Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts; 4 cups mixed lettuce and spinach; 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced; 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced; 1 cucumber, sliced; 1 ripe avocado, diced; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup candied pecans; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper to taste

A beautiful mix of sweet mango, savory chicken, and crunchy pecans tossed in a bright homemade dressing.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 27, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

This salad is one of my favorite ways to brighten up a lunch or dinner. The combination of juicy mango and crisp greens feels so fresh, and the homemade dressing adds the perfect tangy kick to bring everything together.

My secret to this salad is using the dressing as a marinade for the chicken. It keeps the meat tender and ensures every single bite is packed with delicious flavor.

🧺 Ingredients

2 boneless chicken breasts
4 cups mixed lettuce and spinach
1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup candied pecans
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.
2
Place the chicken in a shallow dish and pour half of the dressing over it. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3
Grill or pan sear the chicken over medium heat until it is fully cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
4
In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, spinach, mango, strawberries, cucumber, and avocado.
5
Top the salad with the sliced chicken, crumbled feta, and candied pecans.
6
Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad and toss gently to serve.

💡 Tips

Store the dressing in a separate jar if you plan on having leftovers to keep your greens from getting soggy. You can also toast your pecans in a dry pan for a few minutes to bring out even more nutty flavor.

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