Mango lime, cashew chicken salad

1Prepare the Mango-Lime Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), grated ginger, salt (½ tsp), and pepper until well combined and slightly emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

2Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced mango, chopped cashews, diced red bell pepper (½ cup), minced red onion (¼ cup), cilantro, and mint (if using).

3Dress the Salad: Pour about three-quarters of the prepared Mango-Lime Dressing over the chicken and mango mixture. Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated.

4Chill (Optional): For best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If serving immediately, proceed to the next step.

5Serve: Serve the tropical cashew chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens or butter lettuce (4 cups) leaves. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the greens just before serving.