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Delicious pineapple chicken salad served in a bowl with fresh ingredients.

Pineapple Chicken Salad

A quick and delicious salad that combines juicy pineapple, savory chicken, and crisp veggies, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Leftover rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Or mayonnaise if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey For a sweet-salty combo.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley Optional but adds color.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced pineapple, celery, red bell pepper, and green onions.
  2. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold everything together until well combined.
  4. Cover and refrigerate your salad for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Feel free to add nuts for crunch or different fruits like mango. This salad keeps well in the fridge for a couple of days. Store it in an airtight container.