Chicken and Fruit Salad with Mango Vinaigrette

Terrytx 06-20-99 11:19

Chicken and Fruit Salad with Mango Vinaigrette

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Recipe By : Better Homes and Garden Low-Fat Low-Cal
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken Low Fat Salad

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 to 3 mangos
12 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
6 cups torn mixed greens
1/2 medium cantaloupe -- cut in 1" chunks
1 cup halved or sliced strawberries

Mango Vinaigrette

1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 green onions -- thinly sliced


Pit , peel and slice mangoes. Measure 1-1/2 cups for use in vinaigrette; set aside remaining slices for salad.

Preheat grill.

Rinse chicken; pat dry with paper towels.

Stir together curry, salt, and pepper. Rub chicken with curry mixture.

Grill chicken on rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals about 13 to 15 min. or until tender and no longer pink, turning once halfway through grilling.

Cool chicken slightly; slice into 1/4" thin strips.

Arrange greens on individual dinner plates. Top with chicken strips,melon,strawberries, and reserved mango slices.

Drizzle with Mango Vinaigrette. Sprinkle green onion over all.

For vinaigrette, combine reserved 1-1/2 cups mango, orange juice, vinegar, honey and mustard in blender or food processor.

Cover and blend till smooth. Cover and chill till serving time. Makes about 1-1/4 cups.

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