Chicken and Pineapple Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing Chicken and Pineapple Salad—a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Tender, grilled chicken breast pairs beautifully with juicy pineapple chunks, crisp red bell pepper, cooling cucumber, and tangy red onion, all tossed together with fresh mixed greens. A zesty lime and honey dressing ties everything together, adding a subtle sweetness and citrusy tang. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vibrant salad is the ultimate quick and healthy meal, ideal for busy weeknights or sunny alfresco lunches. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor, and experience a delightful recipe that celebrates the perfect marriage of tropical and savory tastes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 1 piece red bell pepper
- 1 piece cucumber
- 0.5 piece red onion
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Set aside to cool.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables and pineapple. Dice the pineapple into bite-sized chunks, dice the red bell pepper, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Once the chicken has cooled, slice it into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, pineapple, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion. Add the sliced chicken on top.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.1 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 1517 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.7 g | ||
| Protein | 115.8 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2422 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
