Mango Chicken Salad
Recipe from Midwest Living

This main-dish chicken, pecan and bacon salad makes a spectacular dinner to serve guests, especially when it's topped with the bright orange mango dressing.


Mango Chicken Salad


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Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2    ripe mangoes, seeded, peeled, and coarsely chopped (2 cups)On Sale
  • 1/3  cup  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  sherry vinegar or red wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  sugarOn Sale
  • 4  medium  skinless, boneless chicken breast halvesOn Sale
  • 8  cups  torn mixed salad greensOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  coarsely chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds or 1/4 cup pine nuts, toastedOn Sale
  • 3    green onions, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 3  slices  bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbledOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  sherry vinegar or red wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  sea salt or kosher saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepperOn Sale

Directions
1.
For mango vinaigrette: In a food processor or blender, combine chopped mangos, the 1/3 cup oil, the 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, and sugar. Cover; process or blend until mixture is smooth. Cover and chill in the refrigerator while preparing salad.
2.
Place the chicken on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 5 to 6 inches from the heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken registers 170 degree F, turning once. (Or grill chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the chicken registers 170 degree F, turning once halfway through grilling.)
3.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine salad greens, nuts, onions, and bacon. Toss gently to mix. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup oil, the 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over salad mixture. Toss gently to mix. Arrange on a large serving platter.
4.
Cut chicken into bite-size strips. Arrange chicken on top of the greens mixture. Stir chilled mango vinaigrette; spoon over chicken. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 419, Total Fat 30 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 244 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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