Tropical Chicken Salad Diabetic Recipe
Bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced, this Tropical Chicken Salad is a diabetic-friendly recipe that brings a burst of island-inspired flavors to your table. Featuring tender shredded chicken breast, sweet pineapple and mango, crisp cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad is packed with wholesome ingredients that tantalize your taste buds while keeping your health in mind. Tossed in a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt and lime dressing with a hint of honey for optional sweetness, this salad is low in carbs yet full of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes and served over a bed of mixed greens, it’s an ideal light meal, snack, or appetizer for those looking to enjoy a nutritious and satisfying dish without compromising on taste. Perfect for summer lunches, picnics, or meal prep, this tropical treat is as visually stunning as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup Fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 medium Mango, diced
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.5 medium Red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (non-fat, unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, pineapple chunks, diced mango, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and fruit mixture, and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
Serve the tropical chicken salad over a bed of mixed salad greens, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to serve chilled.
Enjoy this flavorful and diabetic-friendly salad as a light meal or appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 428 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 993 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.4 g | ||
| Protein | 166.1 g | 332% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2809 mg | 60% | |
*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.
