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Published: Sep 10, 2020 by Cathy · This post may contain affiliate links

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Easy Chicken Salad with Mango

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Take your classic chicken salad up a notch with deliciously sweet, juicy mango! Turkey leftovers, or any cooked chicken for that matter, reach a whole new tasty level with red pepper, green onion, and just a touch of heat in the creamy dressing. Because this is so quick and easy to assemble, it's perfect for the day after a big turkey meal.

closeup shot of salad with chunks of chicken, mango, and red pepper in creamy dressing

I love that this easy chicken salad suits gluten free and dairy free diets. It's also very low in sugar.

And, you control the spice level. There's a little heat in the creamy dressing. If you don't want any at all, leave it out. If you'd like more, increase the hot sauce.

What You'll Need

top down view of the ingredients for the salad in small bowls and laid out on white surface, with labels
  • Poultry - Either cooked chicken or turkey will work here. This recipe is perfect for leftover Roast Chicken or Turkey. If you'd like to cook some boneless breasts or thighs from scratch to make this, I have directions for that, too. Or, you might just want to use some rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
  • Mango - Choose a nice, ripe, sweet mango that's soft and juicy. Peel it, and carefully cut the flesh away from the pit in small chunks.
  • Mayonnaise - I use my own homemade mayonnaise, but you can use the store-bought kind if you wish. It's up to you.
  • Yogurt - This salad is dairy free when it's made with my Vegan Cashew Yogurt. If dairy is not a concern for you, use any plain Greek yogurt. You can also omit the yogurt entirely and replace it with more mayonnaise.
  • Hot sauce - You may want to adjust the amount of hot sauce in this recipe depending on the heat level of your particular sauce and your personal preferences.

How to Make It

Stir the salad dressing ingredients together.

ground black pepper and red hot sauce are stirred in swirls into creamy white sauce

Assemble everything else.

looking down on glass bowl of chunks of mango, red pepper, cooked chicken, and green onion
Add dressing to salad.
creamy salad dressing poured over other salad ingredients.

Stir it all together.

Chicken Salad with Mango stirred together in a white bowl, as seen from above.

Recipe FAQ's

How is chicken salad good for you?

Chicken is a good source of protein that is low in fat, contains no carbs, and has very little effect on blood sugar levels. With added raw fruit and vegetables, probiotics in yogurt, and homemade mayonnaise with simple, clean ingredients, this salad is particularly healthful.

How long does chicken salad keep?

This salad will keep 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator.

Can you freeze chicken salad?

I would not recommend freezing this Chicken Salad with Mango. While the meat would be fine, the mango, pepper, and onion would not have a pleasant texture upon thawing.

servings of chicken on white plates with a larger bowl behind

I have a few salad recipes for cooked chicken or turkey, because I love the delicious options for making meals up quickly with cooked meat! And, I also love mango! Have you tried my Chicken Mango Avocado Salad, Festive Cranberry Salad with Chicken and Pecans, or Chicken Waldorf Salad? There's also Avocado and Mango Salad with no chicken.

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Chicken Salad with Mango

This sweet, tasty salad is a great thing to make with leftover, cooked turkey or chicken.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 291kcal
Author Cathy

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (420 g) cooked chicken or turkey coarsely chopped
  • 1 mango peeled, pitted, and chopped
  • ½ sweet red pepper chopped
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (1.6 g) fresh mint finely chopped

Dressing

  • ¼ cup (59 ml) mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup (59 ml) Vegan Cashew Yogurt or plain Greek yogurt, if dairy is not a problem
  • ⅛ teaspoon (250 mg) sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon (600 mg) ground pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon (0.6 ml) hot sauce or more, to taste

Instructions

  • Stir the dressing ingredients together in a large bowl. 
  • Add the main ingredients and mix together.

Notes

  • To simplify preparation, mix everything in one large bowl. Start by mixing the salad dressing in the bottom; then add and stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • The salad will keep for a few days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1396IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg
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Comments

  1. linda spiker says

    October 21, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    5 stars
    Love the sound of this salad! Pretty too!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      October 21, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      Thank you, Linda!

      Reply
  2. Renee D Kohley says

    October 21, 2018 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    My girls would adore the mango in a chicken salad! Love the greek yogurt/mayo combo too! yum!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      October 21, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      I'm glad that your girls are mango fans, too! It's such a great fruit! Thanks for stopping by, Renee.

      Reply
  3. Shelby @Fitasamamabear says

    October 22, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    Nom mango would be so refreshing!

    Reply
  4. Tessa Simpson says

    October 30, 2018 at 11:43 am

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh, I bet that mango provides a magical sweet/savory combo!! Delish!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      October 30, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Oh, yes! It's lovely!

      Reply

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