At this time of year I am always in awe of the fresh and beautiful vegetables and fruit available. The variety, the flavours and vibrant colours are amazing. From local Ontario produce to mangoes and limes from Mexico I love that we can combine all of the flavours together to produce amazing salads. Pair your favourite ingredients with some tropical inspiration and you have a meal you will want to make all year. I made this meal for lunch when a friend was visiting and we ate every last piece. So delicious!
Grilled Chicken with Tomato Mango and Quinoa Salad
Modified from: RicardoCuisine.com
Serves two generous portions.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
2 large chicken breasts
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/8 tsp dry mustard
2 medium tomatoes cubed
2 yellow mango sliced
Salt & Pepper
Dressing:
4 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
Zest of half a lime
Directions:
Place quinoa and 1 cup of water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes then remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients, pour over cooled quinoa. Add tomatoes and mango then place in fridge to cool further.
Cut chicken breasts into chicken strips.
In a separate bowl mix together coriander, curry powder and dry mustard. Rub into chicken strips.
Preheat BBQ and grill chicken for approximately 3 minutes a side or until cooked through.
Plate salad and chicken.
Enjoy!
A truly delicious salad packed with nutrients and all the tastes of fresh fruit. The perfect side dish to so many main courses. Looking for more chicken dishes. Check out the amazing selection at Ricardo Cuisine there are so many to choose from you could plan delicious meals for weeks.
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Disclosure: This post was made in connection with Ricardo Cuisine. As always all opinions are my own.
That sounds like an awesome lunch idea! I cant’ wait to try this.
This meal contains all of my favorite ingredients, especially mango and quinoa. It is definitely worth printing and saving in a recipe folder!
This looks amazing. I love everything in your recipes lol Quinoa is so good for you. I’m saving this so I can make it. Thank you!
You are very welcome – you will keep making this again and again – so delicious!
That looks delicious! I love all the flavors, and quinoa is yummy and super healthy.
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This looks so light and fresh. A great meal for my family especially in the hot days of summer.
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I am SO bookmarking this. We have mango trees all through the neighborhood, so we’re all set for this recipe.
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Now this grilled chicken needs to go on my menu! It looks absolutely delicious and such a refreshing approach to chicken!
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The recipe sounds like such a refreshing dish for the Summer. Tomato and mangoes are my favorite. I have to admit I’ve never tried quinoa.
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Oh my goodness, I love anything with mango and this recipe sounds great. I am sure the mango brings just the right amount of sweetness to the dish. Thanks for sharing.
This sounds so light and refreshing! I love quinoa if it is cooked correctly!
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This sounds so tasty! I love the added mango.
This recipe has something for everyone in my family. Tomato Mango and Quinoa Salad for vegetarian me and chicken for the carnivores I live with!
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This looks like a delicious salad. I have not tried Quinoa yet. This would be a great way to try it.
It’s delicious Ann you’d love it!
I will have to get the ingredients i need to make this on the weekend. I am sure it will be a big hit with my family.
That looks great! It sounds like a great flavor combination.
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Oh now this would certainly be fun to make. I’m definitely in the mood for mango and quinoa would be great with chicken.
Interesting. Will have to try it out and see if its’s any good.
My little sister LOVES mangoes. I will have to send her this.
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Looks like a great dish bursting with flavor. Will have to give it a try.
What a deliciously healthy dish! I love the mango added to it!
I haven’t tried Quinoa. That salad looks so delicious. Gotta try this.
This sounds delicious. I have to try it because I like how you used quinoa in a different way!
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I still haven’t tried quinoa. Not sure what is stopping me. This sounds and looks so good… maybe this can be my first quinoa recipe?
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I bet you would love it! Great flavour and lots of protein.
This sounds like a wonderfully healthy meal! I love all the color and the fact that you used mango.
I’ve been wanting to try cooking with quinoa. This seems like a great recipe to start with, thanks!
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