Chicken and Mango Salad

Craving a fresh, crisp entree salad that you can meal prep? This savory and sweet Chicken and Mango Salad will totally hit the spot! Made with fresh mango, cucumbers, tomatoes and topped with balsamic grilled chicken, this mango chicken salad is healthy, filling and completely delicious!

Could you use a new idea for a salad with grilled chicken? Many of us end up making the same salads over and over again…salad greens, grilled chicken, tomatoes, and dressing…on repeat, over and over again.

This chicken and mango salad is a great way to mix it up and add a new salad option to your routine. By simply adding some flavorful ingredients, like mango, crisp cucumber, red onion and avocado you can totally change up the flavor profile of your salad.

In this post I’ll show you how to easily assemble this mango chicken salad, what ingredients you’ll need and how to prep it for your work day if you’re taking it with you for lunch.

What do I need to make mango salad with chicken?

Here’s a quick-reference check list of the ingredients you’ll need for making a mango and chicken salad:

• Romaine Lettuce, or your preferred salad greens – I chose romaine for this salad, but feel free to use spring mix, red leaf, spinach, or even chopped kale.
• Fresh mango – mango is the star of the show in this salad. Mango can typically found year-round in the produce section of the grocery store. Choose a mango that is slightly soft (but not mushy) to the touch. A very firm, hard mango will likely be unripe.
• Avocado – often considered a super-food, avocado is a great way to add good fats to your diet. It will also provide your salad with some pleasant creaminess alongside the crunch of the other ingredients.
• Cucumbers – go with seedless cucumbers, as these don’t need to be peeled. Simply rinse, slice and add to your salad.
• Tomatoes – I chose cherry tomatoes, but feel free to add any variety of tomatoes that you enjoy.
• Red onion – a thinly sliced red onion will give this salad some zesty flavor and crunch. I personally love adding my quick pickled red onion to all my salads.
• Goat Cheese Crumbles – these are optional, but a wonderful addition. Goat cheese is a very mild soft cheese, and will add some pleasant creaminess to your salad.
• Sliced Almonds – these add a great crunch to your salad. You could also substitute walnuts, toasted pecans or pistachios for the almonds.
• Balsamic Grilled Chicken – I added my Brown Sugar Balsamic Grilled Chicken to this salad, which is the perfect flavor to the salad.

For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to the recipe card.

How do I make chicken and mango salad?

To make this salad, start with your salad greens on the bottom of a large bowl. Add in the mango, avocado, onions, cucumber, tomatoes and almonds. Toss the salad together well.

Just before serving, add the grilled chicken, goat cheese crumbles and dressing.

What type of chicken is best on a salad?

Marinated and grilled chicken is ideal for pairing with a salad. Many prefer boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but boneless, skinless chicken thighs are also a great option.

Once the chicken is cooked, slice and let cool slightly before adding to a salad. Cold chicken that has been refrigerated (leftover chicken) is ideal for pairing with a salad.

This Brown Sugar Balsamic Grilled Chicken is the perfect pairing for this mango chicken salad. The marinade is sweet and tangy, and provides a great, complimentary flavor to the salad ingredients.

What other chicken can I use in Mango Chicken Salad?

Any grilled and marinated chicken is a good option for pairing with a salad. If you’re a grilled chicken lover, check out some of my other grilled chicken recipes, like these:

• Pollo Asado Recipe
• Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
• Grilled Caprese Chicken
• Italian Grilled Chicken
• Grilled Pineapple Chicken

What dressing is best on an avocado mango chicken salad?

I paired this chicken and mango salad with my homemade honey balsamic dressing. The sweet, tangy dressing is the perfect flavor pairing for the salad, and goes with the balsamic chicken perfectly.

Need some other homemade dressing ideas? Here are some of our best homemade salad dressing recipes:

• Lemon Olive Oil Dressing
• Creamy Poppyseed Dressing Recipe
• Healthy Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe
• Healthy Caesar Dressing
• Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
• Dill Yogurt Dressing

If you loved this delicious avocado mango chicken salad, check out some of my other salad ideas:

• Southwest Chicken Salad
• Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad
• Grilled Salmon Salad – The Perfect Meal Prep Salad idea!
• Kale Apple Salad
• Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad
• Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad
• Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
• Cranberry Chicken Salad

Here’s the recipe for my Chicken and Mango Salad: