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Chicken Mango Salad with Bacon

This Chicken Mango Salad with Bacon is crunchy, tangy, and tropical with a tiny hint of spiciness thanks to mango habanero bacon and a chili lime vinaigrette!
Course Main Course, Salad
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Author Jessica

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1 package JD's House of Bacon Mango Habanero Lollipops + 2 tbsp. Mango Habanero glaze
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup dried mango strips
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes sliced
  • 1 scallion chopped

For the dressing:

  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the salad:

  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook for 10 minutes, or until desired crispness is achieved.
  • Drain bacon on a paper towel and remove sticks.
  • Place the bacon in a small bowl and add the Mango Habanero glaze, stirring to coat the bacon. Set aside.
  • In a salad bowl, add the lettuce and top with the sliced chicken, bell pepper, mango strips, grape tomatoes, and bacon.
  • Sprinkle with chopped scallions and prepare the dressing.

For the dressing:

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small mason jar. Replace the lid and give it a good shake.
  • Pour dressing over the salad, toss, and serve.