Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Chicken Salad With Pineapple, a delightful dish that combines succulent rotisserie chicken with sweet pineapple and crunchy almonds. This refreshing salad is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a picnic, lunch box, or quick dinner at home. With its easy preparation and versatile serving options, you can enjoy it as a sandwich on flaky croissants, in lettuce wraps, or over a bed of greens. This recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also provides a nutritious meal packed with protein and healthy fats. Discover the joy of this unique combination of flavors that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup finely diced pineapple
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onions (optional)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8–12 butter lettuce leaves
- 4 round butter croissants (sliced in half)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced pineapple, chopped celery, sliced almonds, and optional red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to coat without breaking apart the chicken.
- Serve on butter lettuce leaves or croissants.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (225g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg