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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  • Pearl
    October 5, 2021

    Hi Natasha!
    Thanks for sharing this mouthwatering recipe.
    Question. Can i add a different type of herb like parsley or dill maybe instead cilantro?

    Thanks.

    Reply

  • Pamella
    September 14, 2021

    Hi. This salad looks delicious! Where did you purchase the fruit scoop? Thank You!🤓

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      September 14, 2021

      Hi Pamella, we have it in our Amazon Shop HERE if you’d like it. It’s a fruit scoop from OXO

      Reply

  • Sarah Nicolas
    August 26, 2021

    I LOVE this salad!! I was in need for some more ideas for my school lunch and came across this recipe and decided to try it. I literally cannot describe how good this salad is! I’ve made many of your recipes but this one is one of my favorites! It is so simple to make and it’s delicious! When my friends had tried the salad they loved it too, so I sent them the recipe and now they make this salad all the time. I wish I could give this more than 5 stars because it is just so good!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 26, 2021

      Aren’t the flavors so fresh and amazing?! I’m happy you enjoyed this salad recipe, Sarah!! Best of luck in school!

      Reply

  • Judith Domingo
    August 12, 2021

    Natasha i love all your recipes especially the salad and dressing. If i double the recipe of the dressing for later use, what is the shelf life of honey vinaigrette dressing?

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 13, 2021

      Great to hear that you’re enjoying my recipes, Judith. I haven’t really tried keeping the dressing for a long time to advise. I’ve only tried storing and keeping it for a couple of days.

      Reply

  • Althea crooks
    August 12, 2021

    I love your salads, make them all the time especially for family gatherings 🤩❤❤always a hit.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 12, 2021

      Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Althea!

      Reply

      • Laura Abel
        January 10, 2022

        Hi I just want to know can you use other salads in the salads recipe.

        Reply

  • Elena
    July 26, 2021

    Hi Natasha, love watching your videos.
    For the mango, can I use the frozen one?…thanks

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 27, 2021

      Hi Elena, thank you! I love using fresh mangoes for my salads but frozen will work too.

      Reply

  • Dina
    July 11, 2021

    awesome recipe! very delicious!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 11, 2021

      Thanks for your great review, Dina!

      Reply

  • Cathy
    June 27, 2021

    It’s Mango Season in Florida. This salad is a great combination of wonderful ingredients! The dressing is also delicious. Thank you Natasha!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      June 27, 2021

      You are very welcome, Cathy! Thank you so much for your nice review, I’m happy to know that you enjoyed it.

      Reply

  • Christina
    June 13, 2021

    Delicious salad. I don’t have a salad spinner so I washed & patted my romaine dry & it was very crisp. Love that you add videos to your recipes.
    I will definitely make this again
    Ohhhhh, and the dressing is AMAZING!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      June 14, 2021

      Hi Christina, that is a fantastic review and feedback. Thank you so much for sharing that with us!

      Reply

  • TGLOW
    May 17, 2021

    This salad was soooo good!!! I added way more Dijon and honey to the dressing. I also marinated the chicken in the dressing before I grilled it. Very colorful and beautiful! Perfect summer dinner 😍

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 18, 2021

      Thanks for your great feedback! Glad you loved this recipe.

      Reply

  • Zoie Penick
    April 27, 2021

    Hi Natasha! My sister and I made this recipe for dinner today. It was delicious! We loved it! The dressing was so good! Thanks for the recipe! We will continue to use more of your new recipes, that we haven’t used yet.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 27, 2021

      That’s so great, Zoie! I’m so happy you’re both enjoying my recipes.

      Reply

  • Tanya singh
    April 16, 2021

    natasha , absolutely love you and your videos , they are super awesome and ur smile adds that dash of freshness to all ur recipes . simpy love the presentation and have learnt many things from ur videos . love your house and your fav possessions that have been showcased in ur videos. in short you are my fav chef and woman. lots of love to you al the way from Hongkong. look forward to have your recipes in my magazine some time . do check out if possible my magazine on women by the name NAARI . Thanks

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      April 16, 2021

      Thank you so much for your good comments and feedback. I appreciate your support!

      Reply

  • Tony
    April 14, 2021

    Best salad ever, even a male hack cook like me can make it. made it and the amazing dressing for my parents and they think Im a genius. I enjoy your videos.
    Thank you so much.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 15, 2021

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

      Reply

      • Tanya singh
        April 16, 2021

        most welcome Natasha .

        Reply

  • Kamilla
    March 29, 2021

    This was my least favorite recipe from this blog. I followed the recipe and I even took out the seeds of my regular cucumber to avoid soggy lettuce …didn’t work and the mango didn’t add anything to it…I’m bummed because the recipe sounds promising but I won’t be making this again.

    Reply

  • Shermila
    February 3, 2021

    This is my all-time favorite salad. I could eat it all week and not get sick of it lol. I actually eat it at least once a week for dinner. Very filling too. Thanks Natasha for this awesome recipe 👍

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 3, 2021

      You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Shermila!

      Reply

  • Viola Juarez
    January 31, 2021

    Outstanding recipe. The dressing makes this classic salad a dish for company. Made it, Ate it, Enjoyed it.. thank you.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      February 1, 2021

      Hi Viola, so lovely to hear that! Thank you for sharing that with us and for giving this recipe 5 stars!

      Reply

  • Juanita Briant
    January 25, 2021

    Hi there Natash, my family just love all your recipes and I do too. I am looking for a nice beef veggie noodle soup. You don’t seam to have one? Please can you help. Thanks
    Juanita from Valencia Spain

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 25, 2021

      That’s so nice to know, thank you for sharing! You can check out some of these beef soup recipes.

      Reply

  • Natalie
    January 14, 2021

    I always loved this type of sandwich ,and now I can make it
    at home .
    Thankyou Natasha!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 14, 2021

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review.

      Reply

  • Bree Johnson
    December 30, 2020

    Every time I make this salad I have to print off the recipe for friends. This is the best salad I have ever had and is my go to meal when I go to barbeques. It is a guarantee hit with everyone. Thankyou so much

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 31, 2020

      That’s so great, Bree! I’m happy you all enjoyed this recipe.

      Reply

  • Krista
    December 29, 2020

    Delicious, very tasty and easy to make! Dressing blends well with the ingredients. And it’s husband approved!!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 29, 2020

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

      Reply

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