Tropical Pineapple Chicken Salad: A Juicy Summer Refreshment
A refreshing and satisfying Tropical Pineapple Chicken Salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- cutting board
- knife
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1.5 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, diced
- 0.5 cup celery diced
- 0.25 cup green onions chopped
- 0.33 cup dried cranberries
For the Dressing
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by shredding 1 ½ cups of cooked chicken using your hands or two forks.
- Dice 1 cup of pineapple chunks, ½ cup of celery, and ¼ cup of green onions into small, uniform pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, diced pineapple, celery, green onions, and ⅓ cup of dried cranberries. Gently fold to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup of mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Pour the dressing over your chicken mixture and gently fold until well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve this salad in butter croissants, lettuce wraps, or atop fresh greens.
Notes
Optional: Sprinkle with chopped nuts for extra crunch before serving.