Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
– 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
– 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
– 1/2 cup celery, chopped
– 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 teaspoon soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/4 cup chopped almonds (optional)
Instructions
Making Hawaiian Chicken Salad is straightforward. Follow these steps to create this incredible dish:
1. Prepare Ingredients: If you haven’t already, cook and shred your chicken. Dice the fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, and chop the celery and green onions.
2. Mix Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
3. Combine Chicken and Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced pineapple, red bell pepper, celery, and green onions.
4. Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are well coated.
5. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad, adding more salt, pepper, or honey according to your preference.
6. Chill (Optional): For best flavor, cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes before serving.
7. Serve: If desired, sprinkle with chopped almonds for added crunch before serving.
This simple yet effective method will lead you to a delicious Hawaiian Chicken Salad you’ll enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g