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Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Zesty Hawaiian Chicken Salad for a Tropical Flavor Boost

This Hawaiian Chicken Salad is a light, refreshing dish packed with juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and crisp veggies, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast Shredded
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Fresh or well-drained canned
  • 1 cup Celery Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions or Cilantro For garnish
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Gluten-Free Mayo Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • small bowl
  • Spatula
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by shredding your cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Finely chop the celery and red onion. Add both to the mixing bowl with the chicken.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together gluten-free mayo, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Use a spatula to gently fold everything together.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to meld flavors.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust the dressing to your taste. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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