Xanthan Gum Free Tropical Chicken Salad with Mango

Bright, juicy mango meets tender poached chicken in a salad that tastes like a vacation on a plate. The dressing comes together with coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, olive oil, and a hit of grated ginger and turmeric — every ingredient is whole and straightforward, with absolutely nothing added to thicken or stabilize it. That matters because so many bottled dressings and store-bought salad kits sneak in stabilizers that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, the lime juice and olive oil emulsify naturally when whisked, so the dressing coats every piece of shredded chicken, mango, cucumber, and carrot without any additives at all. Poaching the chicken with fresh ginger slices keeps the meat incredibly moist and subtly fragrant, which makes a real difference when you're building a salad around clean, vibrant flavors. Served in butter lettuce cups with a squeeze of lime, it's light enough for a warm afternoon but satisfying enough to be a full meal. This is the kind of recipe you'll come back to all summer long.

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