Description
This Hawaiian Chicken Salad combines juicy grilled chicken, sweet pineapple, crisp vegetables, and a creamy tangy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or summer gathering.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Salt & pepper to taste
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Mixed greens or lettuce
Instructions
1. Marinate chicken in olive oil, lime juice, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper for 15–30 minutes.
2. Grill or bake the chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice or shred.
4. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, onion, celery, carrots, and greens.
5. In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, honey, vinegar, and mustard.
6. Toss dressing with salad ingredients.
7. Top with sliced chicken and serve chilled or room temperature.
Notes
You can use grilled tofu or turkey as a substitute.
Keep dressing separate for meal prep to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Chicken Salad, tropical salad, grilled chicken salad