By Ali Schlichter

Mango Chicken Chopped Salad with Spicy Pineapple Peanut Dressing

Serves: 2–4
Vibe: Tropical, crunchy, spicy-sweet, and protein-packed

Salad Ingredients:

  • 2 cups chopped romaine or green leaf lettuce

  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded (grilled or rotisserie works great)

  • 1 ripe mango, diced

  • ½ red bell pepper, diced

  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped

  • ½ cup jicama, finely diced

  • ¼ cup shredded carrots

  • ¼ cup toasted cashews, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons Chin Dribblin’ Spicy Pineapple Peanut Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions:

  1. Prep the salad:
    In a large bowl, combine lettuce, chicken, mango, bell pepper, red onion, jicama, carrots, toasted cashews, and sesame seeds.

  2. Make the dressing:
    In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together the Spicy Pineapple Peanut Sauce, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, and lime juice until smooth.

  3. Toss and serve:
    Pour dressing over salad and toss thoroughly to coat. Serve immediately, or let sit 5–10 minutes to soak in the flavor.