Description
This Hawaiian Chicken Salad is a burst of tropical flavor with juicy pineapple, tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, or summer gatherings!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained (fresh or canned)
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
¼ cup green onions, sliced
½ cup celery, diced
½ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
Shred or chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the Vegetables
Dice red bell pepper, slice green onions, and dice celery. Add to the bowl with chicken.
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine and Chill
Pour dressing over chicken and veggies. Gently mix until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Serve
Serve chilled over lettuce leaves, in wraps, or in sandwiches. Enjoy!
Notes
Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience.
Adjust honey to taste based on pineapple sweetness.
For a lighter version, replace mayo with extra Greek yogurt.
Delicious served in lettuce wraps, croissants, or hollowed pineapple halves for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad , Lunch
- Method: No cook/Mix
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg