Strawberry Mango Chicken Salad with Cutie Citrus Vinaigrette

Why You’ll Love This Bowl

This is one of those lunches that feels special but takes almost no effort—especially if you’re using leftover grilled chicken. Sweet strawberries and mango, a little bite from red onion, crunchy pecans, and tender greens all come together in the most beautiful way. Then there’s the dressing: a bright, sunny citrus vinaigrette made with those little cutie pie oranges that always seem to be hanging around the kitchen.

This bowl is colorful, full of nutrients, and has just the right amount of protein to keep you full and energized through lunchtime. It’s perfect for busy moms, caregivers, and anyone who tends to forget themselves when the day gets going. This is your gentle reminder: lunch counts too.

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⏱ Quick Facts About This Salad
Strawberry Mango Chicken Salad with Cutie Citrus Vinaigrette

• Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
• Cook Time: None (using leftover chicken)
• Total Time: About 15 minutes
• Servings: 1 bowl (easy to double, triple, or quadruple)
• Skill Level: Very doable
• Best For: Quick lunches, nap time meals, using leftovers well

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🥬 Ingredients You’ll Need

(Subbing is totally okay—use what you have)

For the Salad

• 1–2 cups arugula and spinach mix
• ½ cup strawberries, sliced
• ½ cup mango, diced
• ½ cup diced grilled chicken (leftovers work perfectly)
• 1–2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
• optional: chopped fresh Italian parsely

For the Cutie Citrus Vinaigrette

• Juice of 3 cutie oranges (about ¼ cup juice)
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons honey (local honey if you have it)
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh green parsley (optional, but pretty)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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🥣 How to Make This Daily Lunch Bowl

Step 1: Build the Salad

Add the arugula and spinach mix to a large bowl. Layer on strawberries, mango, grilled chicken, red onion and pecans. I always like a little green on top, in this case chopped Italian parsley—it makes the whole bowl feel finished.

Step 2: Make the Citrus Vinaigrette

Add all dressing ingredients to a blender or food chopper. Blend until smooth and emulsified. (Use whatever appliance is handy—this is a no-fuss dressing.)

Pour the vinaigrette into a small container or dressing bottle. Drizzle lightly over the salad—you may not need it all.

Step 3: Toss & Enjoy

Gently toss the salad, take a seat, and enjoy something fresh, colorful, and deeply nourishing.

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👩‍👧 Make It Work for Your Life

• For Family: Double or triple everything and serve it buffet-style for dinner.
• For Meal Prep: Prep the fruit, chicken, and dressing ahead and assemble fresh.
• For Picky Eaters: Serve fruit, chicken, and greens separately.

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🧡 Momma Can Notes

This is one of those bowls that reminds me how good it feels to eat real food in the middle of a busy day. Nothing fancy, nothing fussy—just colorful, nourishing ingredients that love you back. One bowl really is enough.