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Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Hawaiian Chicken Salad is a delightful dish that brings the tropical flavors of the islands right to your table. With its creamy dressing, fresh fruits, and tender chicken, this salad is perfect for summer picnics, casual beach outings, or light dinners at home. The combination of pineapple, coconut, and crunchy nuts creates a refreshing and satisfying meal that’s as vibrant in color as it is in taste. Whether served in lettuce wraps, on buttery croissants, or simply on its own, this Hawaiian Chicken Salad will transport your taste buds to paradise while keeping you nourished and energized.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
  • 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned)
  • ½ cup diced mango or papaya (optional)
  • ½ cup slivered almonds or macadamia nuts
  • ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup coconut milk (or pineapple juice)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook and shred/dice the chicken. Dice the pineapple and optional fruit. Chop celery and slice green onions. If using whole nuts, chop them.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, coconut milk (or pineapple juice), lime juice, honey, ground ginger, ground coriander, salt and pepper until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with pineapple, optional fruit, nuts, coconut, celery, and green onions.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently fold everything together until well coated.
  5. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Use fresh fruits for optimal flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving. This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.

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