Lanai Chicken Salad
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this vibrant and refreshing Lanai Chicken Salad! Featuring tender shredded chicken, juicy pineapple chunks, crunchy celery, sweet red grapes, and the buttery richness of macadamia nuts, this salad is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors. Tossed in a creamy yet light dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, a hint of honey, and a splash of fresh lime juice, each bite delivers the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory. Serve it chilled over crisp lettuce leaves, in a sandwich, or even as a wrap for a versatile dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply craving a quick and healthy meal, this Hawaiian-inspired chicken salad is sure to become a new favorite. Perfect for meal prep and bursting with tropical flair, it’s the ultimate way to brighten up your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 0.5 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, pineapple chunks, chopped celery, halved grapes, chopped macadamia nuts, and thinly sliced green onion. Gently toss to mix evenly.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. This will be your dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to gently mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if desired.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Lanai Chicken Salad on its own, over a bed of lettuce leaves, or in a sandwich or wrap. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.2 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 529 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 1966 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.7 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.6 g | ||
| Protein | 159.8 g | 320% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2653 mg | 56% | |
*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.
