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Chili's Caribbean Salad Copycat Recipe with Honey-Lime Dressing

Teresa Ambra
Chili's Caribbean Salad Copycat Recipe with Honey-Lime Dressing is absolutely mouthwatering. This luscious salad features marinated chicken, craisins, pineapple, mandarin oranges and a fantastic homemade Honey-Lime Dressing. It makes for one terrific one-dish meal, especially during hot, summer days. This gluten free copycat recipe will knock your socks off!
4.25 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Salad and Salad Dressing, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 411 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large salad bowl
  • 1 set salad tongs
  • 1 blender
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables and fruit
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 gas or electric grill
  • 1 small bowl with lid or mason jar with lid to store salad dressing

Ingredients
  

SALAD:

  • 12 oz. pkg. romaine lettuce mix (with carrots, radishes and red cabbage)
  • 10 oz. pkg. spinach leaves (baby spinach is preferred)
  • 1/2 large fresh pineapple chunked
  • 3/4 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro torn
  • 10.5 oz. can mandarin orange segments drained
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or two double breasts)
  • 1/4 cup Della Global Kitchen Mango Habanero Caribbean sauce
  • 1/4 cup water

HONEY-LIME SALAD DRESSING:

  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup plain Icelandic yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 tsp. grated lime zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh pineapple (see note below)

Instructions
 

SALAD:

  • Mix Caribbean sauce and water.
  • Place chicken in plastic bowl or plastic bag.
  • Add Caribbean mixture and marinate in the refrigerator for an hour or two.
  • Layer lettuce mix and spinach in large serving bowl.
  • Add cilantro.
  • Toss mixture.
  • Layer craisins, pineapple, mandarin orange segments and red bell pepper over top.
  • Refrigerate until all ingredients are ready.
  • After chicken has marinated prepare a hot grill by spraying with cooking spray.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess.
  • If you don’t like a strong Caribbean flavor then pat the chicken breasts dry.
  • Add to grill and cook 5-10 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through.
  • Slice chicken down in strips.
  • Layer chicken over top of salad.
  • Toss to serve.
  • Drizzle Honey-Lime Dressing over top of individual servings.

HONEY-LIME SALAD DRESSING:

  • Combine ingredients in blender until well blended.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Makes about 2 cups salad dressing.

Notes

NOTE: I used ¼ cup fresh pineapple, but you can add more if you want a stronger pineapple taste.
 
NOTE: Icelandic yogurt is thicker than Greek yogurt, which is better for this recipe. However, Greek yogurt can be substituted if you’re unable to locate Icelandic yogurt.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 17gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 841mgFiber: 6gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 10121IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, gluten free, main dish, orange, pineapple, salad, salad dressing
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