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!
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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!
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!
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.
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.
More Copycat Cheesecake Factory Recipe Ideas:
- Chicken Madeira – one look and you’ll just know!
- Beet Arugula Salad – crowd-pleasing, party favorite
- Blueberry Cheesecake (better than Cheesecake Factory by reputation)
- Mango Cake (not Cheesecake Factory but for mango lovers!)
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

Ingredients
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:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp minced
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
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
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Q: Do you have a favorite Summer Salad? I would love to hear from YOU in a comment below!
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!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, April!
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.
That’s so great, Ruth! Thank you so sharing that with all of us!
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
I have not tested that with Tofu but I imagine it may work. We used this mustard here. I hope that helps.
ya sure . l make it one of the days
thanks .
Dnko not like Clintro do you need to use it for this salad??
You are welcome to omit it, Jean! Some of our readers have replaced it with parsley or dill. I hope that helps.
Hi Natasha, I was wondering what your favorite salad spinner is. This salad looks delicious and can’t wait to try it.
Hi Carol, our favorite is this OXO Salad Spinner.
Hi Carol, this is our absolute favorite Salad Spinner here.
I mean salad
Great recipe worked really well – I just added some tinned chick peas for a little extra body. Dressing worked really well.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
j.adore cette salade
I’m so happy to hear that!
Made it for the first time tonight for dinner. Absolutely fantastic. The flavor profile was spot on. This recipe is a keeper.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
It was absolutely delicious. Loved it
I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Lida!
Can you use Madrine Oranges instead of Mangoes?
Hi Sharon, I don’t see why not. I hope you love this recipe!
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
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review Annmarie!
This was delicious. My husband loved it! Great dish! Will make again! Thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Amy!
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.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
How long does the salad last in the refrigerator?
Hi Rosia, it never lasted long enough for us to store but it should be good for a day or two.
My family loved it!! Thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I made the salad and it really was excellent.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Made this salad today and it was a hit!! Will be making again.
That’s so great Irina! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
This was refreshing and delicious! It even stored well for lunch the day.
Leftovers for lunch are the best! Thank you so much for sharing that awesome review!
Not only is this a gorgeous salad, it is so flavorful and easy! A keeper in our house.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Alli! Thank you for that awesome review!
That pop of flavor from adding the mango is out of this world delicious! Such a great summer salad!
Isn’t it the best! Thank you for that great review, Jen!
What a fantastic salad recipe, Natasha! Full of flavour yet light and filling. We loved it!
That’s so awesome Julia! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!