Fresh, colourful and packed with flavour, this grilled chicken and mango salad is the perfect warm-weather meal. Juicy grilled chicken pairs beautifully with sweet mango, crisp salad greens and a light citrus dressing. It's ideal for lunch, light dinners, braais or summer entertaining.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 cups mixed salad leaves
- 1 large mango, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 50g feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
Step 1
Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat a grill pan or braai over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through.
Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Step 3
Arrange the salad leaves on a large serving platter.
Step 4
Top with the mango, avocado, cucumber, red onion and feta cheese.
Step 5
Add the sliced grilled chicken.
Step 6
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, honey, salt and pepper.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Variations
- Add toasted almonds or cashews for crunch.
- Replace feta with goat's cheese.
- Add cherry tomatoes for extra colour.
- Use grilled prawns instead of chicken.
Tips
- Choose a ripe mango for maximum sweetness.
- Allow the chicken to rest before slicing.
- Assemble the salad just before serving.
- Chill the salad ingredients beforehand for a refreshing meal.
Conclusion
Grilled chicken and mango salad is light, vibrant and full of fresh flavours. The combination of juicy chicken, sweet mango and creamy avocado creates a satisfying meal that's perfect for sunny days.
