Description
A vibrant Hawaiian Chicken Salad that combines tender chicken, fresh pineapple, and a zesty lime dressing for a tropical experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cooked chicken breast fillets, diced
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, pineapple chunks, celery, halved grapes, and chopped almonds. Gently stir to mix all ingredients evenly.
- In a separate smaller bowl, mix the mayonnaise with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk energetically to achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken salad and mix thoroughly. Ensure all ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
- Chill the salad in a cool place before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.
Notes
You can prepare the salad an hour or even the day before to let the flavors develop. Experiment with adding avocado or mango for a personal touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg