Mango Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
• STEP 2.Pour half of the dressing over the chicken breasts and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• STEP 3.Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• STEP 4.Grill the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
• STEP 5.Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
• STEP 6.In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, mango chunks, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
• STEP 7.Add the sliced chicken to the bowl and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
• STEP 8.Toss everything together until well combined.
• STEP 9.Serve the mango chicken quinoa salad chilled or at room temperature.

Cooking Tips

• You can cook the quinoa in advance and refrigerate it until ready to use.
• Feel free to add other vegetables or fruits to the salad, such as avocado or cucumber.
• For extra flavor, sprinkle the salad with toasted nuts or seeds.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover mango chicken quinoa salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Bring the salad to room temperature before serving.
• Serve the salad as a main dish or as a side with grilled meat or fish.