Description
Hawaiian Chicken Salad is a tropical delight that combines juicy grilled chicken, sweet pineapple, crunchy celery, and zesty dressing for a refreshing dish that transports you to paradise. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer barbecues or as a light meal any day of the week. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, and watch as it becomes the star of your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup celery stalks, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through; remove from heat and let rest.
- While chicken rests, grill pineapple slices until caramelized, about 3 minutes per side.
- Chop celery and red onion into small pieces.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with lime juice, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Dice the grilled chicken and pineapple; combine with celery, onion, and dressing in a large bowl.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg