Chicken and Pineapple Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing Chicken and Pineapple Salad—a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Tender, grilled chicken breast pairs beautifully with juicy pineapple chunks, crisp red bell pepper, cooling cucumber, and tangy red onion, all tossed together with fresh mixed greens. A zesty lime and honey dressing ties everything together, adding a subtle sweetness and citrusy tang. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vibrant salad is the ultimate quick and healthy meal, ideal for busy weeknights or sunny alfresco lunches. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor, and experience a delightful recipe that celebrates the perfect marriage of tropical and savory tastes.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 cup pineapple (fresh or canned)
• 1 piece red bell pepper
• 1 piece cucumber
• 0.5 piece red onion
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Set aside to cool.

Step 3

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables and pineapple. Dice the pineapple into bite-sized chunks, dice the red bell pepper, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 5

Once the chicken has cooled, slice it into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, pineapple, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion. Add the sliced chicken on top.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 8

Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1319.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1117.7

Total Fat 42.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 1517.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 43.7g
Protein 115.8g	0%

Vitamin D 17.4IU	0%
Calcium 207.5mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2422.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.7%

Protein: 41.1%

Carbs: 25.2%