Name: Hawaiian Chicken Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded; 1 cup fresh pineapple, small dice; ½ cup celery, finely chopped; ½ cup red bell pepper, small dice; ¼ cup red onion, very finely minced; ½ cup seedless red grapes, halved; ¼ cup roasted macadamia nuts or cashews, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced; ½ cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream; 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar; ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of paprika or smoked paprika (optional); 1 – 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, as needed to thin; Butter lettuce, romaine leaves, or mixed salad greens, to serve; Croissants, brioche buns, or sandwich rolls, to serve; Tortillas for wraps, to serve; Extra pineapple chunks, grapes, nuts, and cilantro for garnish

Description

A vibrant and refreshing dish combining tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and colorful vegetables in a creamy dressing, perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
1 cup fresh pineapple, small dice
½ cup celery, finely chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, small dice
¼ cup red onion, very finely minced
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
¼ cup roasted macadamia nuts or cashews, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of paprika or smoked paprika (optional)
1 – 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, as needed to thin
Butter lettuce, romaine leaves, or mixed salad greens, to serve
Croissants, brioche buns, or sandwich rolls, to serve
Tortillas for wraps, to serve
Extra pineapple chunks, grapes, nuts, and cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

Use cooked, chilled chicken breast. Dice or shred the chicken and place it in a large bowl.
Prepare the mix-ins: Dice the fresh pineapple, chop the celery, red bell pepper, and mince the red onion. Halve or quarter the grapes and chop the nuts and herbs.
Make the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, vinegar, mustard, and seasonings until smooth. Adjust thickness with pineapple juice if necessary.
Add the mix-ins to the chicken along with ¾ of the dressing. Fold gently to coat and add more dressing as needed for creaminess. Chill for at least 30–60 minutes to meld the flavors.

Notes

For best texture, use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken. Customize the salad by adding other vegetables or nuts as desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 305
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg