Irresistibly Refreshing Tropical Pineapple Chicken Salad
This Tropical Pineapple Chicken Salad combines tender chicken with juicy pineapple for a refreshing summer dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Whisk
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1.5 cups Cooked Chicken using rotisserie chicken saves time.
- 1 cup Pineapple Chunks fresh or canned, but ensure canned is well-drained.
- 0.5 cup Celery dice finely to ensure even mixing.
- 0.25 cup Green Onions offers a mild onion flavor and color contrast.
- 0.33 cup Dried Cranberries raisins can be a tasty substitute.
For the Dressing
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative.
- Salt & Black Pepper adjust according to your taste preferences.
Instructions
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using your hands or forks.
- Finely dice pineapple, celery, and green onions into uniform pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced pineapple, celery, green onions, and dried cranberries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and fold everything together.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve the salad on croissants, in lettuce wraps, or over greens.
Notes
For added crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or slivered almonds right before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.