Description
A delightful blend of shredded chicken, fresh pineapple, crunchy macadamia nuts, and vibrant veggies that brings a taste of Hawaii to your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded chicken (preferably rotisserie)
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple (or canned, drained)
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 mango, diced
- Optional: garlic powder and cayenne pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding it or poaching it until cooked through.
- Chop the celery and green onions into uniform sizes.
- Mango time: peel and cube the mango if using.
- Prepare the pineapple by cutting it into small chunks.
- Mix the chicken, celery, green onions, and pineapple in a large bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, lime juice, and seasoning in a separate bowl, then fold it into the chicken mixture.
- Incorporate the macadamia nuts gently.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Serve over greens, in a sandwich, or wrapped in lettuce leaves. Experiment with different additions like mango or spices for variety!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Chicken Salad, tropical salad, chicken salad recipe, easy salad, summer recipe