This Chicken Mango Avocado Salad is loaded with juicy chicken, creamy avocado and that sweet pop of mango flavor take this mango salad over the top. A Cheesecake Factory recipe (copycat).

We love restaurant copycat recipes like Zuppa Toscana, seared Shrimp Fajitas and Pico de Gallo. This Mango Chicken Salad does not disappoint!

Ingredients for chicken mango avocado salad arranged in bowl with spoon

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Chicken Mango Salad:

Last week’s date night to the Cheesecake Factory, resulted in the discovery of this Chicken Mango Avocado Salad. The combination of sweet, savory and tangy ingredients make this a refreshing and memorable summer salad and the honey vinaigrette couldn’t be easier!

I highly highly recommend you top this with the toasted almonds (I forgot to toss them in before photographing but they add a nice crunch and compliment the mango very well. The Cheesecake Factory recipe had wonton strips over the top but I wasn’t too keen on them – just extra calories without much flavor. We loved the toasted almonds 100 times more – crunchy, nutty, fragrant and guilt-free!

honey vinaigrette dressing pouring over chicken mango salad with same flavor profile as cheesecake factory recipe

Chicken Avocado Mango Salad Ingredients:

The combination of flavors and textures makes this a very exciting salad to eat! It is loaded with juicy chicken, crisp lettuce, sweet mango, creamy avocado and crunchy almonds – this salad is a winner! No wonder it is such a popular cheesecake factory recipe.

If you love mangos, a mango slicer makes it easy and efficient to cut out the pit. Also, every salad lover should have a salad spinner in their kitchen. It is a major time-saving tool. You can rinse, drain and spin dry in just a couple of minutes. No more soggy salads!

Ingredients for chicken mango avocado salad with mango, avocado, cucumber, tomato, almonds, romaine, chicken breast and honey vinaigrette ingredients to make mango salad.

How to Cut a Mango:

1. A mango has one long, flat seed that goes from stem to nose. If you don’t have a mango slicer, you can cut a mango with a sharp slim knife: slice off the sides around the seeds keeping as close to the seed as you can. Scoop the flesh out of the skin and slice or dice desired.

how to cut a mango slicing the sides away from the pit

The SECRET to Perfectly Sauteed Chicken:

See that juicy chicken? The KEY to juicy sauteed chicken every time is using an instant-read thermometer. Remove the chicken from the pan once it reaches 165˚F.

Tossed chicken mango avocado salad with honey vinaigrette with mango, seared chicken and sliced avocado

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How to Make Chicken Mango Salad:

Mouth. Is. Watering!! You have to experience this mango salad. Every bite is bursting with so much flavor.

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Chicken Mango Avocado Salad

5 from 110 votes
Chicken Mango Avocado Salad recipe in a bowl served like Cheesecake Factory recipe (copycat).
This Chicken Mango Avocado Salad is loaded with juicy chicken, creamy avocado and that sweet pop of mango flavor take this mango salad over the top! The sweet and tangy honey vinaigrette couldn't be easier!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 6 people

Chicken Avocado Mango Salad Ingredients:

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, (2 medium)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, 1 head, rinsed, chopped and spun dry
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 english cucumber, sliced
  • 1 mango, pitted, peeled and diced*
  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 small purple onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted, for topping

Honey Vinaigrette Dressing:

Instructions

How to Make Chicken Mango Avocado Salad

  • Cut chicken breast in half lengthwise then season with garlic salt and pepper to taste and sautee in 2 tsp olive oil over medium high heat until browned and cooked through (3 min per side). Remove from pan, cool for 5 minutes then slice into strips against the grain.
  • In a large salad bowl, add chopped romaine. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, diced mango and avocado, thinly sliced purple onion, 1/4 cup cilantro (and yes cilantro can be omitted if you have a cilantro aversion).

How to Make Honey Vinaigrette Dressing:

  • Combine the Honey Vinaigrette Dressing Ingredients in a mason jar, cover tightly with lid and shake together until well combined. You can also mix it up in a bowl and whisk thoroughly. If not using dressing right away, shake well just before serving. Drizzle the salad dressing over the chicken mango avocado salad, adding it to taste*

Notes

*We used about 2/3 of the dressing which is reflected in the nutrition label.

Nutrition Per Serving

352kcal Calories14g Carbs19g Protein25g Fat3g Saturated Fat48mg Cholesterol561mg Sodium745mg Potassium5g Fiber7g Sugar4595IU Vitamin A20.7mg Vitamin C56mg Calcium1.5mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Mango Avocado Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
352
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
48
mg
16
%
Sodium
 
561
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
745
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
 
4595
IU
92
%
Vitamin C
 
20.7
mg
25
%
Calcium
 
56
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1.5
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken mango avocado salad
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 352
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  • April
    January 4, 2020

    Yummy, Yummy, Yummy! Another winner. This salad is so inviting with all the different beautiful colors of the fruit and vegetables. Most of all, those flavors all tasted so good together. Thank you!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 5, 2020

      You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, April!

      Reply

  • Ruth Morales
    December 17, 2019

    I fell in love with this salad I started to eat more healthier and on diet I follow you on FB love to always see my feed with your post. I made this salad twice in a week took it to work and my co-workers loved it. So far this has been my favorite salad, is easy to make and it so delicious I’m always going back to look for more of your recipes, thank you for helping me get back on track ’bout cooking.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 17, 2019

      That’s so great, Ruth! Thank you so sharing that with all of us!

      Reply

  • chaitrali
    December 17, 2019

    hi Natasha

    i have a doubt in this recipe the chicken whcih we need to use that should be boiled / or pan fried in case i have to make it as a veg dish i can substitute with paneer /tofu ? nd the mustard which one did you use

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 17, 2019

      I have not tested that with Tofu but I imagine it may work. We used this mustard here. I hope that helps.

      Reply

      • chaitrali
        December 18, 2019

        ya sure . l make it one of the days

        thanks .

        Reply

  • Jean Funk
    November 24, 2019

    Dnko not like Clintro do you need to use it for this salad??

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 25, 2019

      You are welcome to omit it, Jean! Some of our readers have replaced it with parsley or dill. I hope that helps.

      Reply

  • Carol
    November 24, 2019

    Hi Natasha, I was wondering what your favorite salad spinner is. This salad looks delicious and can’t wait to try it.

    Reply

  • James Nowiczewski
    November 13, 2019

    Great recipe worked really well – I just added some tinned chick peas for a little extra body. Dressing worked really well.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 13, 2019

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!

      Reply

  • suzanne Rondeau
    September 27, 2019

    j.adore cette salade

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 27, 2019

      I’m so happy to hear that!

      Reply

  • Lynne
    September 22, 2019

    Made it for the first time tonight for dinner. Absolutely fantastic. The flavor profile was spot on. This recipe is a keeper.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 23, 2019

      That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!

      Reply

  • Lida
    September 21, 2019

    It was absolutely delicious. Loved it

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 21, 2019

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Lida!

      Reply

  • Sharon
    August 28, 2019

    Can you use Madrine Oranges instead of Mangoes?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 28, 2019

      Hi Sharon, I don’t see why not. I hope you love this recipe!

      Reply

  • Annmarie Martinez
    August 24, 2019

    I made the chicken mango salad. It was amazing. My family and I have joined a gym and this a a once a week salad for us. Thank you Natasha!!!!! We love your food
    The Martinez family

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 24, 2019

      That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review Annmarie!

      Reply

  • Amy
    August 7, 2019

    This was delicious. My husband loved it! Great dish! Will make again! Thank you!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 8, 2019

      I’m so glad you enjoyed that Amy!

      Reply

  • Greet
    August 2, 2019

    I have made a few of your recipes now and today i have made your chicken Mango Avocado salad. My husband and I loved it very much. Thanks you for the beautiful recipes you post.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 2, 2019

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!

      Reply

    • Rosia
      January 31, 2020

      How long does the salad last in the refrigerator?

      Reply

      • Natashas Kitchen
        January 31, 2020

        Hi Rosia, it never lasted long enough for us to store but it should be good for a day or two.

        Reply

  • Michelle K.
    August 1, 2019

    My family loved it!! Thank you!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 1, 2019

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  • Paulette
    August 1, 2019

    I made the salad and it really was excellent.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 1, 2019

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!

      Reply

  • Irina Kondratyuk
    July 30, 2019

    Made this salad today and it was a hit!! Will be making again.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 31, 2019

      That’s so great Irina! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!

      Reply

  • TCF
    July 30, 2019

    This was refreshing and delicious! It even stored well for lunch the day.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 31, 2019

      Leftovers for lunch are the best! Thank you so much for sharing that awesome review!

      Reply

  • Alli
    July 29, 2019

    Not only is this a gorgeous salad, it is so flavorful and easy! A keeper in our house.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 29, 2019

      I’m so glad you enjoyed that Alli! Thank you for that awesome review!

      Reply

  • Jen
    July 29, 2019

    That pop of flavor from adding the mango is out of this world delicious! Such a great summer salad!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 29, 2019

      Isn’t it the best! Thank you for that great review, Jen!

      Reply

  • Julia Frey
    July 29, 2019

    What a fantastic salad recipe, Natasha! Full of flavour yet light and filling. We loved it!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 29, 2019

      That’s so awesome Julia! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!

      Reply

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