Tropical Chicken Salad with Pineapple

Brighten up your lunch or dinner menu with this irresistible Tropical Chicken Salad with Pineapple! Bursting with vibrant flavors and contrasting textures, this easy-to-make salad combines tender shredded chicken, juicy diced pineapple, crisp red bell pepper, and crunchy cucumber, all tied together with a tangy lime-honey dressing. Fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of roasted cashews add a delightful twist, while a bed of mixed greens completes this refreshing dish. Perfect for warm-weather meals or meal prep, this tropical-inspired chicken salad is ready in just 15 minutes and is as healthy as it is satisfying. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a show-stopping side dish, this recipe is a tropical escape on your plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (shredded or chopped) Cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup (diced) Fresh pineapple
• 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
• 1 small (finely chopped) Red onion
• 1 medium (sliced into half-moons) Cucumber
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed greens or lettuce
• 0.25 cup Chopped roasted cashews

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or chopping it into bite-sized pieces, if not already done.

Step 2

2. Dice the fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, and cucumber. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro.

Step 3

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro.

Step 4

4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

5. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

6. Arrange the mixed greens or lettuce on individual serving plates or a large platter.

Step 7

7. Spoon the dressed chicken mixture over the greens.

Step 8

8. Sprinkle chopped roasted cashews over the salad for a crunchy finish.

Step 9

9. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this tropical chicken salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1436.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1360.6

Total Fat 58.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 286.7mg	0%
Sodium 1690.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 39.7g
Protein 130.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 434.8mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 2113.7mg	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: 38.2%

Protein: 37.6%

Carbs: 24.2%