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Hawaiian Chicken Salad

This Hawaiian Chicken Salad is a refreshing dish featuring tender chicken, crisp veggies, and sweet pineapple, all mingling beautifully with a creamy dressing. It's quick to prepare and perfect for any meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken rotisserie chicken is recommended
  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple can use canned pineapple
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers red or yellow for vibrant color
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If you haven’t already shredded your chicken, do that now and dice up the pineapple, bell peppers, red onion, and celery.
  2. Tip: Use a sharp knife for best results.
Mix the Dressing
  1. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  2. Optionally add a dash of chili powder for extra kick.
Combine It All Together
  1. In a large mixing bowl, toss the shredded chicken, diced pineapple, bell peppers, red onion, and celery.
  2. Pour in the dressing and mix until everything is well-coated.
Serve It Up
  1. Serve the salad as is or spoon it into avocado halves or lettuce cups.
  2. Top with chopped cilantro for garnish.
Chill and Enjoy
  1. If time allows, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken saves time. Canned pineapple works well; drain if using. Customize with shredded carrots, diced apple, or nuts as desired.