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This Mango and Avocado Salad with Creamy Pine Nut Dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and savory. Topped with juicy grilled chicken, queso fresco, and a dreamy homemade dressing, it’s a fresh and satisfying meal for any day of the week.

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Mango and Avocado Salad with Creamy Pine Nut Dressing

This Mango and Avocado Salad with Creamy Pine Nut Dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and savory. Topped with juicy grilled chicken, queso fresco, and a dreamy homemade dressing, it’s a fresh and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 2 ripe mangos peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 2 ripe avocados peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 4 cups bib lettuce
  • 1 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • 1 lb chicken breast

For the Creamy Pine Nut Dressing

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small skillet, lightly toast the pine nuts over medium heat until they turn golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the toasted pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasonings to your taste preference.
  • Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat, season the chicken with salt and pepper or your preferred seasoning.
  • Grill the chicken for about 8-10 minutes per side or until cooked through. Allow it to rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
  • In a large bowl, combine the diced mangoes, avocados, and bib lettuce. Toss gently to combine.
  • Pour the creamy pine nut dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated.
  • Sprinkle the crumbled queso fresco over the salad, reserving some for garnish. Add the grilled chicken strips on top of the salad.
  • Garnish the salad with the remaining queso fresco and a sprinkle of pine nuts for added crunch.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors and textures!