Best 5 Southwest Mango Chicken Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary delight, where flavors dance and spices ignite the senses. Southwest Mango Chicken Salad stands as a testament to the harmonious blending of cultures, where the vibrant essence of the Southwest meets the tropical allure of mangoes. With every bite, this dish captivates the palate, taking you on a journey through a landscape of bold tastes and tantalizing textures. Whether you're a seasoned chef seeking inspiration or a home cook eager to explore new culinary horizons, this article will guide you through the art of crafting the perfect Southwest Mango Chicken Salad, a dish guaranteed to leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHWEST MANGO CHICKEN SALAD



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Add some fun and great citrus flavor to your salad. Creative and colorful ingredients make this fresh-tasting dish really stand out. Jeanne Holt - Mendota Heights, MN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper jelly
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cubed peeled mango
2/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2/3 cup julienned peeled jicama
4 green onions, chopped
3 cups fresh baby spinach
3 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/3 cup pepitas or salted pumpkin seeds

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, beans, mango, red pepper, jicama and onions. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes., Just before serving, toss chicken mixture with spinach and salad greens. Sprinkle with pepitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing, divided
1/4 tsp. ground chipotle chile pepper
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
8 cups spring salad mix
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium mango, cut into bite-size pieces
1 medium avocado, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Combine 1/4 cup Wish-Bone&Reg; Italian Dressing with chipotle chile pepper in small bowl. Brush chicken and onion with dressing mixture.
  • 2. Grill or broil chicken and onion, turning once, 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and onion is tender; thinly slice chicken.
  • 3. Arrange spring salad mix on serving platter. Top with beans, mango, avocado, onion and chicken. Just before serving, drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup Dressing.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD



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My husband loves salads, and this flavorful chicken recipe is easy, nutritious and very tasty. Serve it over greens, tucked in a pita or rolled up in a tortilla. -Sara Hobbs, West Tawakoni, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1 cup chopped red or sweet onion
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
SALADS:
Torn mixed salad greens and sliced almonds
PITAS:
Whole wheat pita pocket halves and lettuce leaves
WRAPS:
Whole wheat tortillas and sliced ripe avocado

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve as desired., Salads: Top salad greens with chicken salad; sprinkle with almonds., Pitas: Line pita halves with lettuce leaves; fill with chicken salad., Wraps: Place chicken salad off-center on tortillas; top with avocado. Roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD



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A wonderful blend of spices, herbs, and a bit of a "bite" from the jalapeno combine so well with the chicken and corn in this salad. One of my favorites! If you can't get fresh corn, you may substitute frozen corn.

Provided by LINDA W.

Categories     Salad

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
¾ teaspoon dried thyme, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¾ teaspoon paprika
⅓ cup light mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups fresh corn, cooked and cut from the cob
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¾ cup diced orange bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Steps:

  • Fill a large skillet with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water. Add lemon slices, bay leaf, peppercorns and 2/3 of the thyme, and bring to boiling over high heat. Add chicken, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-18 minutes, turning chicken once, until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from liquid and set aside to cool.
  • In a small skillet, stir together the paprika and remaining thyme over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted paprika mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, ground pepper and nutmeg until evenly blended.
  • Cube cooled chicken and transfer to a medium bowl. Add prepared dressing, corn, cilantro, orange pepper and jalapeno and toss until evenly coated. Serve warm, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 505.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

AMAZING SOUTHWEST CILANTRO LIME MANGO GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



Amazing Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwiches image

This is a recipe I came up with while trying to figure out what to do with stuff I had on hand. It was so good my husband asked me to publish it and share it with the world. Southwestern food is my specialty. It is especially good with the Fabulous French Loaves recipe on this site.

Provided by Patricia

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 29

¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lime zest
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast tenderloins or strips
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
½ jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 sweet onion cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, quartered
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
16 thick slices French bread
2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and sliced
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • For the marinade: Place 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 jalapeno, lime zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Place the chicken breast tenderloins in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, seal, and shake the bag to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • For the salsa: Combine the tomato, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 jalapeno, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon chipotle pepper, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • To prepare the grilled vegetables, toss the onions and red peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 clove garlic in a bowl; set aside.
  • For the lime mayonnaise: Whisk together the mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of lime juice; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Grill the marinated chicken on the prepared grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill the red pepper and onions until tender and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill. Slice the grilled pepper into thin strips.
  • Spread each slice of bread with 1 1/2 teaspoons of prepared lime mayonnaise. Layer half of the pieces of bread with sliced mango, 1 tablespoon prepared salsa, grilled chicken tenderloins, grilled peppers, grilled onions, and a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. Top off the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread. Return the sandwiches to the grill, turning when the bottom is golden brown
  • Return the sandwiches to the grill and grill them until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1291.8 mg, Sugar 12 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe mangoes. If you can't find ripe mangoes, you can use frozen or canned mango chunks.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat.
  • You can use any type of salad dressing you like. A simple vinaigrette or a creamy dressing would both be good.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Southwest Mango Chicken Salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. Whether you are a fan of Mexican food or not, you will love this salad. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give Southwest Mango Chicken Salad a try.

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