This Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad combines all the best flavors of the Caribbean in one delicious dish! Loaded with pineapple, mango, avocado, red pepper, and homemade honey lime vinaigrette, this salad is sure to satisfy all your tropical cravings!
Do you ever just fall into habits without even realizing it’s happening? And before you know it that thing you did once is suddenly the thing you do ALL. THE. TIME? Yeah. I’m familiar.
And of course it can’t be good habits….like working out or volunteering or cleaning my kitchen. No, it’s always habits I’d rather not have. And mostly….they’re related to food. Our latest food related habit, that started out as an occasional treat but has somehow become the thing we HAVE TO HAVE!? Takeout! I seriously can’t get enough of it!
And it makes perfect sense that takeout would be our “thing”…since we rarely go out, and ordering takeout is the next best thing. I know it’s not the worst habit in the world…and it’s not like we actually do it that often….but it’s probably not the best habit, either. And the biggest problem with it? Salads are my go to. And there’s a SERIOUS shortage of delicious salad options out there.
Which is exactly where this Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad comes in. Because even though getting takeout is fun….there are only so many Southwest salads a girl can eat. Am I right!?? And with all the fresh summer produce at Pick ‘n Save, how could I resist making a fully loaded and delicious Caribbean salad!?!?
I LOVE Caribbean flavors….and this Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad is packed with them! Between the mango and the pineapple and the avocado and the marinated chicken and the honey lime vinaigrette…..it’s a flavor explosion! And it all starts with BrightFarms Spring Mix.
Have you heard of BrightFarms? It’s an organization that finances, designs, builds and operates greenhouse farms at or near supermarkets, thereby cutting time, distance, and cost from the produce supply chain. I recently found their salad mixes and I’m totally in love! They’re fresh, vibrant, and flavorful….and I love their philosophy.
And….they’re the perfect base for this Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad. But the best news of all? You can get everything you need to make this salad right at Pick ‘n Save! And then…you can use the leftover fruit to make Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa or Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Kabobs or Tropical Shrimp Lettuce Wraps.
See how I just turned that takeout habit right around? Yep… you’re welcome! For more recipe inspiration, visit Pick ‘n Save on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube.
Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 5 oz. container BrightFarms Spring Mix
- 1 Simple Truth boneless skinless chicken breast, marinated
- 1/2 c. fresh pineapple chopped
- 1/2 c. red pepper chopped
- 1/2 mango chopped
- 1/2 avocado chopped
- 2 Tbsp. shredded carrots
- 2 Tbsp. shredded purple cabbage
- 1 Tbsp. sliced almonds
For marinade (optional):
- 2 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro minced
- 1/2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp. ginger
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
For the dressing:
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. ginger
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- pinch of allspice
Instructions
- (Optional) Combine ingredients for marinade; pour over chicken breast and marinate 1 hour or overnight.
- Grill chicken until no longer pink.
- Assemble salad by topping spring mix with pineapple, red pepper, mango, avocado, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, sliced almonds, and grilled chicken breast.
- Combine ingredients for dressing; shake well.
- Pour dressing over salad as desired.
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Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
What a delicious salad, you have so many of my favorite things in there and both the marinade and dressing sound superb.
Abeer says
That marinade sounds incredible! I can’t wait to try this at our next Summer dinner gathering!
eat good 4 life says
I love salads and this one looks superb. Caribbean food is one of my favorite cuisines so I know I would love this salad. What a great recipe!
Deb A says
This is definitely a salad right up my alley! I love all the flavors and it looks amazing!
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
Such a delicious looking salad!
Love Bakes Good Cakes says
This is my kind of salad! I’m loving the Caribbean spin!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Holy moly, that is one mouth-watering-looking salad!
Michelle says
This looks the kind of salad I would love, especially with all those wonderful flavors!!!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
This salad is absolutely gorgeous! Anything this colorful has to be good!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I am simply loving the flavors in this dish! So summery and tropical! Yum!
Bec @ It's Yummi says
Oh my gosh, the colors in this dish alone have me drooling! Such a healthy and delicious looking salad, Cathy!
Jess says
Looks absolutely delicious, you know I love your salads! I get into bad habits like ordering as well and sometimes I have to force myself to make things at home which if I’m being honest, sometimes taste better and are made with better ingredients ! Definitely going to try this !
Hadia says
Such a beautiful salad, and I bet it tastes wonderful
marcie says
Sometimes I get lazy with my salad making and would rather get a big, exciting one out! This one is definitely exciting and I love all the flavors you’ve packed in here Cathy! And that Bright Farms Spring Mix sounds perfect!
LEA says
“Bright Farms Spring Mix” isn’t helpful! Mixed greens…