Description
Pineapple chicken salad made with tender chicken, fresh pineapple, crunchy celery, and walnuts in a creamy dressing. This tropical and lightly sweet recipe is perfect for lunch, meal prep, or summer meals.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup plain yogurt or mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing cooked chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces for even mixing.
2. Dice the fresh pineapple into small cubes and chop the celery and walnuts into even pieces for balanced texture.
3. In a bowl, mix yogurt or mayonnaise with lemon juice and olive oil until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the chicken, pineapple, celery, and walnuts into the bowl.
5. Gently mix everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.
7. Cover and refrigerate the salad for about 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
8. Serve chilled in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or over greens.
Notes
Drain pineapple well to avoid excess moisture.
Use chilled chicken for better texture.
Balance sweetness by adjusting pineapple quantity if needed.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
Keywords: pineapple chicken salad, hawaiian chicken salad, tropical chicken salad