Jun 09 2026
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Caribbean Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Time30m
Serves4

Chopped greens topped with grilled chicken, candied pecans, and diced cucumbers and tomatoes. Tossed in our house-made mango ranch dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Chicken

Candied Pecans

Mango Ranch Dressing

Method

Prepare the Chicken

  1. 1

    Season and Grill the Chicken

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Rub this mixture onto the chicken breasts. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Once done, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

Make the Candied Pecans

  1. 2

    Cook the Pecans

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir constantly for about 3-5 minutes until the pecans are coated and golden. Remove from heat and let cool.

Prepare the Dressing

  1. 3

    Mix the Dressing

    In a bowl, combine mango puree, ranch dressing, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens as the base. Dice the cucumber and tomato and add them on top. Add the sliced grilled chicken, then sprinkle candied pecans over the salad. Drizzle with the mango ranch dressing before serving.

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