Costa Rica Cooking Tropical Fruit Chicken Salad

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and offers a vegetarian option.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: kiwi

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Kiwi provides a similar tartness and is often more affordable.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed banana

💰Cheaper: pureed avocado

Banana adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but vegetable oil is more cost-effective.

Grill the chicken until fully cooked and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes per side.

Let the grilled chicken rest before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.

Chop the pineapple, mango, and avocado into small cubes.

Dice the red bell pepper and red onion finely.

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, mango, avocado, bell pepper, and onion.

Chop the cilantro and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients.

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.

Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

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