Description
Hawaiian Chicken Salad is a tropical delight that combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and a creamy dressing, creating a refreshing dish perfect for any gathering. This vibrant salad bursts with flavor and offers a satisfying crunch, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or simply as a light meal. With easy preparation and versatile serving options, this recipe will transport your taste buds to a sun-soaked paradise with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, chop fresh pineapple into bite-sized pieces, dice celery stalks finely, and slice red onions thinly.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once the chicken has cooled slightly, chop it into small pieces and add to the bowl with pineapple, celery, onions, and herbs.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well coated in the dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg