Here’s a simple and tasty Hawaiian Chicken Salad recipe you can make at home. It’s fresh, slightly sweet, and perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients (serves 2-4)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed (grilled or rotisserie works well)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced (optional, for color & crunch)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts or cashews (optional, for crunch)
- Lettuce or salad greens, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: If not already cooked, grill or boil chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (if using), honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chicken, pineapple, celery, bell pepper, and onion.
- Add dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is coated.
- Add nuts: Sprinkle chopped nuts on top for crunch.
- Serve: On a bed of lettuce or salad greens, or as a sandwich/filling for wraps.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a little shredded coconut or a squeeze of lime.
- You can substitute mayo with plain yogurt for a lighter version.
- This salad tastes even better after chilling for 30–60 minutes in the fridge.
If you want, I can also give you a Hawaiian Chicken Salad Wrap version that’s super easy for lunchboxes. Do you want me to do that?
