Mango, Chicken and Black Bean Salad

by Giada

Prep Time

10 minutes

Serves

6

Beginner

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Mango, Chicken and Black Bean Salad

Name: Mango, Chicken and Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups 1/2-inch diced cooked skinless chicken breast; 1 large mango (peeled, seeded, and cut into small cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)); 2 4-ounce Persian or pickling cucumbers, scrubbed and cut into small cubes; 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained; 2/3 cup sliced almonds (toasted); 1/2 lightly packed cup fresh mint leaves; Grated zest of 1 large lime; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 2-3 large limes); 1/4 cup honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/3 cup creamy almond butter

Give the old chicken salad standby some tropical flare! Mango, black beans, cucumber, mint, and a creamy lime dressing make this super-flavorful salad a great make-ahead lunch for work or get-togethers.