Hawaiian Chicken Salad
This Hawaiian Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, vibrant fruits, and a creamy dressing, bringing a taste of the tropics to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Leftovers work great!
- 1 cup pineapple chunks Can be canned or fresh
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds Or walnuts, if preferred
Dressing
- 1 cup Greek yogurt Or mayonnaise, if preferred
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving
- Mixed greens Optional, for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Shred your cooked chicken if you haven’t done so already.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Add the shredded chicken, pineapple chunks, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, celery, and sliced almonds to the dressing.
- Gently mix everything together until all ingredients are fully coated in the dressing.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
- Serve on its own or over a bed of mixed greens.
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken for great flavor and time-saving. Feel free to swap out the pineapple for mango or apples, and add diced apples or crispy bacon bits for extra crunch.