Description
Hawaiian Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the tropics to your table. Featuring tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and crisp vegetables, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for summer barbecues or family picnics, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With its colorful presentation and delightful taste, this salad will become a staple in your recipe collection!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or boil the chicken breasts for 12-15 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the chicken cools, chop celery, red bell pepper, and green onions into uniform pieces.
- Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss It All Together: In a large bowl, mix chopped chicken, pineapple, celery, red bell pepper, and green onions. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently until evenly coated.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg