Chicken Mango Avocado Salad

This juicy, grilled chicken and avocado salad with mango and tart blueberries is a refreshing salad you’ll love! Filled with almonds, goat cheese and honey-mustard dressing for the perfect bite.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken & Avocado Salad

Eating your veggies will no longer be a problem with this simple avocado salad packed with bright, fruity flavors.

• Hearty. Grilled chicken and a sprinkle of almonds help keep you full all day.
• Great for meal-prep. Make it in advance and keep it in the fridge for an easy lunch or dinner.
• Fruity. There’s sweet mango and tart blueberries in every single bite.
• Perfect for summer. It’s a light and fruity salad perfect for a quick, hearty bite when summer comes around.

What You’ll Need

Apple cider vinegar keeps the dressing’s sweetness in check with a bit of tang. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.

For the Salad

• Chicken – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are best.
• Salt and pepper – I prefer kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper.
• Baby spinach – Regular chopped spinach works too.
• Mango – Feel free to use frozen (thawed).
• Fresh blueberries – Frozen blueberries can be used instead.
• Avocado – Slice it or dice it.
• Almonds – Go for slivered or chopped almonds. You can also use pecans, macadamias, or walnuts.
• Goat cheese – Use your favorite.

For the Dressing

• Raw honey – Feel free to use agave nectar or maple syrup.
• Stone-ground mustard – Avoid American yellow mustard for this. Dijon mustard is a good swap.
• Apple cider vinegar – You can use red wine vinegar instead. Don’t use white vinegar because it’s too sharp and tangy.
• Basil – Use fresh or dried.

How to Make Avocado Salad

It’s practically a fail-proof recipe. Toss it and enjoy! Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

• Grill the chicken. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Spray the grates with cooking spray. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on all sides. Place the chicken on the grill and cook it for 5-7 minutes per side. Remove it from the heat and set it aside for 5 minutes before slicing.
• Make the dressing. Whisk all of the dressing ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Set it aside.
• Assemble it. Add the spinach, mango, blueberries, avocado, almonds, goat cheese, and sliced chicken to a serving bowl. Serve the salad with the dressing on the side. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

You can cut a few corners with store-bought dressing or a salad mix.

• Flatten the chicken. Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound it with a rolling pin until it’s an even thickness throughout, about 1/2-3/4″ thick. This will help with an even cooking time.
• Go for a mix. Choose your favorite salad mix, pre-chopped lettuce, or kale. Use it to make this salad. You can mix it with the baby spinach or swap it out entirely.
• Use store-bought. If you don’t have time to throw the dressing together, use your favorite store-bought one. I prefer low-sodium honey-mustard dressings.
• Add-ins. Mix 1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut, dried cranberries, or sliced apples into the salad for more sweetness and crunch.
• Swap the protein. Use grilled turkey or leftovers from my Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs or Grilled Chimichurri Chicken to make this recipe instead of regular grilled chicken.

Serving Suggestions

This hearty avocado salad with chicken is a wholesome dinner on its own. You can also serve it as a side for my Maple Smoked Turkey or Garlic Herb Turkey Breast. If you prefer steak, go for my Grilled Ribeye Steak or New York Strip Steak. Other veggie side ideas include Corn on the Cob and Air Fryer Asparagus.

How to Store Leftovers

Enjoy it straight out of the fridge or at room temperature!

• Fridge: Store the dressing, salad, and chicken separately. Refrigerate the dressing in a mason jar for up to 7 days. The salad can be stored for up to 3 days before wilting, and the chicken for 4 days.

More Salad Recipes To Try

• Chicken Fajita Salad with Chimichurri Dressing
• Detox Summer Salad with Citrus Basil Vinaigrette
• Blackened Grilled Salmon Salad with Pineapple Salsa
• Tomato Avocado Cucumber Salad

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