Tropical Chicken Salad with Pineapple
Brighten up your lunch or dinner menu with this irresistible Tropical Chicken Salad with Pineapple! Bursting with vibrant flavors and contrasting textures, this easy-to-make salad combines tender shredded chicken, juicy diced pineapple, crisp red bell pepper, and crunchy cucumber, all tied together with a tangy lime-honey dressing. Fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of roasted cashews add a delightful twist, while a bed of mixed greens completes this refreshing dish. Perfect for warm-weather meals or meal prep, this tropical-inspired chicken salad is ready in just 15 minutes and is as healthy as it is satisfying. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a show-stopping side dish, this recipe is a tropical escape on your plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or chopped) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (diced) Fresh pineapple
- 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 small (finely chopped) Red onion
- 1 medium (sliced into half-moons) Cucumber
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed greens or lettuce
- 0.25 cup Chopped roasted cashews
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or chopping it into bite-sized pieces, if not already done.
2. Dice the fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, and cucumber. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
6. Arrange the mixed greens or lettuce on individual serving plates or a large platter.
7. Spoon the dressed chicken mixture over the greens.
8. Sprinkle chopped roasted cashews over the salad for a crunchy finish.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this tropical chicken salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 355 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 693 mg | 15% | |
*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.
