Description
A vibrant Hawaiian Chicken Salad packed with shredded chicken, juicy pineapple, crunchy macadamia nuts, and a zesty dressing, perfect for quick meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayo
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by shredding it if not already done.
- Chop your veggies including red onion, celery, and cilantro.
- Pineapple should be cut into bite-sized chunks or drained if canned.
- Prep the macadamia nuts by chopping them, keeping some pieces larger for crunch.
- Making the dressing by mixing Greek yogurt (or mayo), lime juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Combine the shredded chicken, pineapple, chopped veggies, and macadamia nuts into the bowl.
- Chill for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Notes
Best served chilled. Optional: Serve with lettuce wraps, in pita pockets, or over rice/quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Hawaiian chicken salad, summer salad, quick lunch, tropical flavors, healthy salad