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Carambola (Starfruit) Chicken Salad with Oriental Mango Dressing

Serves 8-10

INGREDIENTS

Chicken Salad
• Five 8 oz Chicken Breasts (boneless)
• 4 Florida Starfruit (Sliced)
• 2 Florida Sweet Peppers (Red or Yellow) Roasted, Peeled, and Sliced
• 10 Cups Florida Lettuce Greens

Oriental Mango Dressing
• 2 Tsp. Fresh Florida Garlic (Minced)
• 2 Tsp. Fresh Florida Ginger (Minced)
• 1 Tsp. Florida Jalapeno Pepper (Minced)
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh Florida Cilantro (Chopped)
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh Florida Basil (Chopped)
• 2 Tsp. Florida Sugar
• 2 Tbsp. Florida Lime Juice
• 2 Cups Rice Wine Vinegar

• 2 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
• 1 Cup Canola Oil
• 2 Cups Florida Mango (Diced Medium)
• Salt & Pepper to Taste
 

DIRECTIONS

Grill chicken breast, cool and slice into strips.

Place lettuce greens in the center of a large plate or platter and alternate; placing chicken strips, roasted peppers, and starfruit slices around the greens.

Dressing:
Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl and slowly whisk in sesame and canola oil.

Add diced Mango and spoon over the top of salad.
 

Courtesy of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services