Best Mango Balsamic Spinach Salad With Chicken Recipes

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MANGO, CHICKEN AND SPINACH SALAD



Mango, Chicken and Spinach Salad image

A light and refreshing entree salad inspired by a Weight Watchers recipe. But don't let this meal's origin stop you from trying this. If mango is not available, then peaches and peach nectar should also work well. I have presented two ways to prepare the dressing, a simple vinagrette and a warmer version thickened with cornstarch. For those following the Flex Program, the salad is 4 points per serving. For Core folks, the salad is Core plus 1 point for the non-Core dressing.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2/3 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
salt and pepper
6 cups Baby Spinach
2 medium mangoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small cucumber
1/2 large sweet red peppers or 1/2 red onion
1/3 cup mango nectar
2 teaspoons honey mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon water (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)

Steps:

  • Stir together all of the ingredients for the dressing. Set aside if you want a cold (thinner) dressing.
  • If you want a thicker dressing, place the dressing in a small sauce pan and simmer until it is about to boil. Mix water and cornstarch together into a slurry and add to dressing. Mix until it just begins to thicken.
  • Transfer the dressing (warm or cold) into a large bowl.
  • Heat broth with ground ginger in a small nonstick skillet. Season chicken to taste with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cover and simmer is cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Clean spinach. Dice the red pepper (if using) into 1/2 inch pieces. If using the red onion, slice very thin into half moon shapes. Peel the cucumber and half lengthwise. Cut into 1/4 inch thick slices. Add all vegetables to the large bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to serving bowl or plates.
  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and toss with any dressing left in the bowl. Arrange dressed chicken over the salad.

SPINACH AND MANGO SALAD



Spinach and Mango Salad image

An out of this world salad that will have your dinner guests begging for the recipe. It is also versatile - summer berries are a nice alternative. I wouldn't normally tout a brand, but the only company I know that makes maple flavored balsamic vinegar is Wildly Delicious in their distinct tall blue bottles.

Provided by GILLIANMCLENNAN

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup blanched slivered almonds
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons maple flavored balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dry mustard
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly toasted.
  • In a small bowl, mix red wine vinegar, maple flavored balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dry mustard, tarragon, salt, and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the red wine vinegar mixture with the spinach and mangos. Top with the toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 73.7 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN, MANGO, AND RASPBERRIES SZWARC



Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken, Mango, and Raspberries Szwarc image

Provided by Sandy Szwarc

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Fruit     Ginger     Marinate     Raspberry     Mango     Walnut     Spinach     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet     New Mexico

Yield Serves 2 generously

Number Of Ingredients 18

For dressing:
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar*
1 tablespoon balsmic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 whole skinless boneless chicken breast (3/4 pound), halved
1 bunch spinach (about 3/4 pound), coarse stems discarded and leaves washed well and spun dry
1 firm-ripe mango, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
2 plum tomatoes, sliced thin
2/3 cup raspberries, picked over
4 scallions, chopped fine
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped coarse
Available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • In a bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients except oil. Add oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. (Dressing may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.)
  • In a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag coat chicken with 3 tablespoons dressing. (Marinate chicken, covered and chilled, 2 hours.)
  • Heat an oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and grill chicken, drained, until cooked through, about 7 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a platter and cool. (Chicken may be made up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.)
  • Cut chicken into 1/4-inch-thick slices and in a large bowl combine with remaining ingredients. Drizzle remaining dressing over salad and toss gently to combine well.

MANGO SPINACH SALAD



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This is probably my favorite salad. You can use spring mix instead of spinach, and you can use strawberries instead of mangoes. I bet peaches would be good, too. Enjoy!

Provided by JeriBinNC

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups Baby Spinach
3 cups torn lettuce, of your choice
1 cup cubed mango
1 tablespoon poppy seed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cardamom

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the greens and fruit.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour over salad; toss to mix well.

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