Description
A refreshing and vibrant Hawaiian Chicken Salad bursting with flavors of sweet pineapple, juicy chicken, and colorful veggies, perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken. Start with 2 cups of cooked, diced chicken. If you’re using leftover rotisserie chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces with your fingers or a fork.
- Chop the veggies. Dice your fresh pineapple, bell pepper, red onion, and celery into small, even pieces.
- Mix it all together. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, red onion, and celery. Gently stir the mixture to combine.
- Dress it up. Add the mayonnaise and lime juice to the bowl, along with salt and pepper. Gently fold until everything is coated.
- Chill and serve. Cover the bowl and let the flavors meld for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Get creative with plating! Lay out some crisp lettuce leaves on a plate or in individual bowls. Spoon generous portions of your Hawaiian Chicken Salad onto the leaves.
Notes
Consider garnishing with cilantro for added freshness, and serve with tortilla chips or whole-grain crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Chicken Salad, Tropical Salad, Summer Recipe, Chicken Salad, Healthy Salad