Description
This Chicken Salad With Pineapple is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet dish featuring tender chicken, juicy pineapple, crunchy celery, and red onion, all tossed in a flavorful dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or as a light main dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or sliced almonds
- Optional: Lettuce leaves or bread for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, pineapple chunks, celery, and red onion.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until everything is well coated.
- If using nuts, fold them in at this stage for added texture.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve cold on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or as a side.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple instead of canned for a natural sweetness.
- Greek yogurt can replace mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Add raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness.
- Turn into pasta salad by adding cooked pasta.
- A dash of curry powder adds a flavorful twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
