This colorful Caribbean Chicken Cobb Salad makes an excellent lunch or light supper.
This salad looks so pretty and colorful with the variety of fruits, veggies, and meat that I decided it looked like a Caribbean Chicken Cobb Salad.
I was not planning on making this salad for a blog post, so I do not have any step by step pictures. I created it just with ingredients I had in the refrigerator on that particular day.
HOW TO MAKE CARRIBEAN CHICKEN COBB SALAD:
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, washed and dried
- 1/2 cup cooked boneless & skinless chicken breast, warm & cubed
- 1/4 cup cucumber, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup mango chunks, fresh or from a jar
- 4 cherry tomatoes
- 1 strawberry, sliced
- 2 slices kiwi
- 3-4 Tablespoons mango vinaigrette dressing (It would taste great with several dressings but I used a lite mango vinaigrette that I had available).
INSTRUCTIONS
Chop the lettuce and place on serving plate. Arrange the chicken over the lettuce.
Place the cucumber, peppers, bacon, pineapple, and mango in straight lines across the lettuce.
Place a tomato in each corner of the salad.
Garnish with the strawberry and kiwi.
Drizzle with desired amount of salad dressing.
Why You Will Love This Caribbean Chicken Cobb Salad
- It is so easy to make and can be made and any ingredients you have available can be used.
- It is colorful, light, loaded with fresh ingredients and a perfect summertime lunch of dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this salad be made ahead of time?
YES, you can prep each ingredient and keep in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The fruits will begin to wilt if added too soon. The salad is best if served soon after assembling. Do not add the dressing until you are ready to eat.
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN COBB SALAD
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce washed and dried
- 1/2 cup cooked boneless & skinless chicken breast warm & cubed
- 1/4 cup cucumber chopped
- 2 Tablespoons green bell pepper chopped
- 2 Tablespoons red bell pepper chopped
- 2 Tablespoons yellow bell pepper chopped
- 2 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup mango chunks fresh or from a jar
- 4 cherry tomatoes
- 1 strawberry sliced
- 2 slices kiwi
- 3-4 Tablespoons mango vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Chop lettuce and place on serving plate. Arrange the chicken over the lettuce.
- Place the cucumber, peppers, bacon, pineapple, and mango in straight lines across the lettuce.
- Place a tomato in each corner of the salad.
- Garnish with the strawberry and kiwi.
- Drizzle with desired amount of salad dressing.
Notes
YES, you can prep each ingredient and keep in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The fruits will begin to wilt if added too soon. The salad is best if served soon after assembling. Do not add the dressing until you are ready to eat.
I hope you enjoy this refreshing, light salad.
Here are a couple other delicious salads for hot summer days.
Southwest Chicken Salad with Jalapeno Dressing
Honey Pecan Rotisserie Chicken Salad
This post was shared on Sweet Little Bluebird Weekend Potluck.
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I love salads and that one looks so inviting! Bet it would be good with a sesame dressing, too!
Thank you. It would be good with a sesame dressing. It seems like so many would go with it. I made it again and used Raspberry Vinaigrette. That was good.
Thank you!