Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Here’s a tropical and flavorful Hawaiian Chicken Salad recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/3 cup toasted macadamia nuts or almonds, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional for extra tropical flavor)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook the chicken: If you don’t have pre-cooked chicken, poach or grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred or dice them.
2. Prep the fruits and veggies: Dice the pineapple, bell pepper, celery, and red onion.
3. Mix the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), honey, Dijon mustard, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, onion, celery, macadamia nuts (if using), and shredded coconut (if using).
5. Add dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently until everything is well-coated.
6. Chill and serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, and let the salad chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve on its own, with crackers, or in a sandwich or lettuce wrap.

Enjoy your refreshing Hawaiian Chicken Salad!