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Hawaiian Chicken Salad Recipe is a tropical delight!

Take your taste buds on a tropical getaway with this Hawaiian Chicken Salad! Packed with juicy pineapple, crunchy nuts, tender chicken, and a creamy island-inspired dressing, it's a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for warm days, potlucks, or quick lunches.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced (rotisserie or grilled)1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned in juice)½ cup diced mango or papaya (optional)½ cup sliced or slivered almonds or macadamia nuts½ cup shredded or flaked unsweetened coconut½ cup diced celery¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
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  • For the Creamy Island Dressing:½ cup mayonnaise¼ cup coconut milk or pineapple juice2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar½ teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger¼ teaspoon ground corianderSalt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the cooked chicken by shredding or dicing it into bite-sized pieces. Dice the pineapple and optional mango or papaya. Slice green onions and chop nuts if necessary.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, coconut milk or pineapple juice, lime or lemon juice, honey, ginger, coriander, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, mango (if using), nuts, coconut, celery, and green onions.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently fold until all ingredients are evenly coated.
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  6. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter version.
To make it more filling, serve on a bed of greens, in lettuce wraps, or in a croissant sandwich.
For added zest, toss in a dash of chili flakes or a squirt of Sriracha into the dressing.

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