Description
Thai Chicken Mango Salad is a vibrant, refreshing salad featuring tender shredded chicken, sweet ripe mango, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy peanut-lime dressing. This colorful and protein-packed salad is perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or warm-weather gatherings, combining a harmony of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
Dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free option)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken breast, diced mangoes, shredded cabbage, thinly sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrot, thinly sliced cucumber, chopped cilantro, and chopped mint until well combined.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and optional sriracha until the dressing is smooth and fully emulsified.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the combined salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together to ensure the salad is evenly coated with the tangy peanut-lime dressing.
- Add Peanuts: Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts on top of the tossed salad to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or cover and chill it in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess and richness.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and simplify preparation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
