Mango Chicken Salad
Here for all the summertime salads! This Mango Chicken Salad may just be the best mix of sweet and savory that works so so well! I know you may be a little hesitant on this one, but trust me! Add this your meal prep for a delicious, healthy lunch for the week.
Two things I can’t get enough of: fresh mango and chicken salad! So what did I do? Combined them! Let me tell you, this sweet and savory combination is so good! I was hesitant if this would work but with the mix of jalapeño and cilantro, creamy lime dressing but it is so good! This is perfect for meal prep and great to store in the fridge for the week. Once it’s prepped, serve it in a wrap, greens or with crackers for a quick and easy lunch.
What you need for Mango Chicken Salad:
- Rotisserie Chicken
- Mango
- Jalapeño
- Red onion
- Cilantro
- Avocado Oil Mayo
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Honey
- Lime
- Lime zest
- Cumin
- Chili Powder
- Garlic powder
- Sea salt
How to make this salad:
- Shred rotisserie chicken.
- Finely chop red onion, jalapeño, cilantro and mango.
- Using a small bowl, mix together dressing ingredients: mayo, greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and sea salt.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken with add-ins and pour over dressing. Mix together to combine.
- Enjoy!
How to store your leftovers:
It’s best to store any leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge! I like using these for easy fridge storage and if you’re packing up this salad to take with you, these are great for on the go.
If you want to switch this up, try doing this instead:
- Try it with canned tuna instead!
- Add more jalapeño to crank up the spice!!
- Serve in your favorite wrap or bread!
If you like this recipe, you may also enjoy these on One Balanced Life:
- Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad
- Cranberry Jalapeño Chicken Salad
- Jalapeño Popper Tuna Salad
- Lemon Basil Rotisserie Chicken Salad
FAQs:
How long does this salad last?
This salad lasts up to 3-4 days in the fridge!
How do you serve this salad?
So many ways! One of my favorite ways to serve it is on toasted sourdough. This chicken salad is also great in pinwheels, wrap or with crackers.
Do you have to use rotisserie chicken?
No, I love using rotisserie chicken salad for my chicken salads because it’s so easy and love the taste! But you can also use any shredded chicken that you want.
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Mango Chicken Salad
This Mango Chicken Salad is the salad of summer! The perfect mix of sweet and savory and perfect to meal prep for an easy lunch for the week!
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 1/2 jalapeno, finely diced
- 1 cup mango, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayo made with avocado oil
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Shred rotisserie chicken.
- Finely chop red onion, jalapeño, cilantro and mango.
- Using a small bowl, mix together dressing ingredients: mayo, greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and sea salt.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken with add-ins and pour over dressing. Mix together to combine.
- Enjoy!
Absolutely delicious!!! Subbed white onion for red because that is what I had on hand. Quick and easy to make. Added to favorites!!
SO glad you enjoyed it, Jenny!