Description
Hawaiian Chicken Salad is a tropical delight that brings a burst of sunshine to your table. This refreshing dish combines juicy pineapple, tender chicken, and crisp vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy gluten-free dressing. Perfect for lunch, summer picnics, or impressing guests at gatherings, this vibrant salad is not just a meal—it’s an experience that captures the essence of the islands. With its bright colors and bold flavors, Hawaiian Chicken Salad will elevate any occasion while being quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup gluten-free mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: Chopped green onions or cilantro
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, pineapple chunks, chopped celery, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix gluten-free mayonnaise with lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until well combined.
- Garnish with green onions or cilantro before serving.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg