CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD

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This is a great summer salad. It's really easy to make, and kids love it. I like to stuff the salad into pitas and serve it like that, but it can stand alone as well.

Provided by mosma

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb boneless chicken breast
1 fresh mango, peeled and cubed
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 medium jicama, peeled and cut into thin sticks
1/2 head green leaf lettuce, washed, dried, and sliced

Steps:

Whisk lime juice, honey, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in oil, whisking until thickened.
Place 1/4 c dressing in a shallow dish. Add chicken and marinate, covered, in fridge for 1 hour.
Heat grill to medium and oil rack. Grill Chicken for 6 minutes per side, until cooked through, or broil for 5 min per side.
Cool slightly, then cut into 1/2"-thick slices.
Put remaining ingredients and chicken into a bowl. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
Optional: Stuff salad into pitas and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.6, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 91.3, Carbohydrate 56.2, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 19.6, Protein 35.6

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