Description
Hawaiian Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines succulent grilled chicken, sweet pineapple, and crunchy vegetables, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or light lunches, this salad bursts with tropical flavors that transport you to a sunny paradise. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s a delightful crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool before dicing.
- While the chicken cools, chop the pineapple, red bell pepper, and green onions.
- In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add diced chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, green onions, and macadamia nuts to the bowl. Gently toss until coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg