Bursting with mouthwatering flavors and loaded with crunchy peppers and sweet mango, this salad is light, refreshing and loaded with nutrients. Grilled chicken provides a punch of savory protein to the tropical perfume of the mango, the spicy bite of peppers and red onion and the brightness of cilantro and balsamic glaze. It’s a quick, welcome and thoroughly refreshing way to eat the rainbow!
Chicken, Mango & Bell Pepper Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 353 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large mango
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup balsamic glaze
- 1/2 cup halved peanuts
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
Instructions
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Heat grill to 400 degrees F. Season chicken with salt and pepper evenly on both sides.
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Place chicken on grill and cook 6-8 minutes on one side with lid closed. Flip chicken and cook with lid closed another 6-8 minutes. (Note: Use meat thermometer to ensure that internal temperature of thickest part of chicken is 165 degrees F.)
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Remove chicken and rest 5-10 minutes, then slice into ¾-inch strips.
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Using mandolin or knife, thinly slice mango, peppers and onion.
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In bowl, toss together chicken, mango, peppers, onion and balsamic glaze.
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Sprinkle on cilantro and peanuts just prior to serving.
Recipe Notes
Make this flavorful salad with ingredients from Vitacost!
Nutrition Facts
Chicken, Mango & Bell Pepper Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 615mg26%
Potassium 862mg25%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 2554IU51%
Vitamin C 153mg185%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.