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
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
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1 cup pineapple chunks, drained (fresh or canned)
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½ cup red bell pepper, diced
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¼ cup green onions, sliced
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½ cup celery, diced
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken
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Shred or chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
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Chop the Vegetables
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Dice red bell pepper, slice green onions, and dice celery. Add to the bowl with chicken.
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Make the Dressing
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In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Combine and Chill
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Pour dressing over chicken and veggies. Gently mix until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
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Serve
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Serve chilled over lettuce leaves, in wraps, or in sandwiches. Enjoy!
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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