This chicken and mango salad is perfect for summer: lean protein from the grilled breast, tropical freshness from ripe mango, and the contrast of bitter arugula with refreshing mint. Ideal as a single dish.
Mediterranean
Grilled chicken salad with mango and mint
Complete salad with grilled chicken breast, fresh mango, mint, arugula and lime vinaigrette. Nutritious and satiating tropical bowl.
- Spain
- Salad
- Light
- High protein
- Low fat
- easy
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 320 kcal
- Protein 34 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Carbohydrates 24 g
- Fat 8 g
- Sodium 280 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Grilled chicken salad with mango and mint is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 32 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 12 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 2 grilled chicken breasts in strips.
- Have ready: 2 ripe mangoes, diced.
- Have ready: 150 g of arugula.
- Have ready: 20 fresh mint leaves.
- Have ready: ½ julienned red onion.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Grill the chicken with salt and pepper; let it cool...
Grill the chicken with salt and pepper; Let cool slightly and cut into strips. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
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Prepare the lime vinaigrette by mixing all its ingredients
Prepare the lime vinaigrette by mixing all its ingredients. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Arrange the arugula in bowls
Arrange the arugula in bowls. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Add the mango
Add the mango, spring onion and mint leaves. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Place the chicken on top
Place the chicken on top. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Drizzle with the honey-lime vinaigrette
Drizzle with the lime and honey vinaigrette. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Chef's tips
- Let the meat rest for a few minutes after cooking so the juices can redistribute before slicing.
- Add the citrus at the end to preserve freshness and prevent it from bittering hot dishes.
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