Grilled Chicken Salad with Mango Salsa Recipe

Ingredients:

For Grilled Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Salad:

• 8 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced

For Mango Salsa:

• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade for the chicken.
3. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and brush them with the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes.
4. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mangoes, chopped red onion, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
5. In another small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the salad dressing. Set aside.
6. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken.
7. Remove the grilled chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
8. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and avocado.
9. Add the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad.
10. Drizzle the salad with the prepared dressing and toss gently to combine.
11. Serve the Grilled Chicken Salad on individual plates, topped with generous spoonfuls of mango salsa.
12. Enjoy your delicious and refreshing Grilled Chicken Salad with Mango Salsa!