Hawaiian Chicken Salad
This Hawaiian Chicken Salad is a tropical twist on a classic—packed with juicy pineapple, tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy dressing for a refreshing, flavorful meal.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 770kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken - cooked, shredded
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits drained
- ½ cup macadamia nuts - chopped
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- ¼ cup celery - thinly sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Poppyseeds for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, pineapple, macadamia, green onions, and scallions in a large bowl.
- Make the sauce by whisking the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, garlic salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice together in a small bowl.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- The longer it chills, the better it tastes.
- Garnish with additional scallions and poppyseeds
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Change it up with fresh pineapple, skipping the poppy seeds, adding sliced grapes, or substituting with almonds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 770kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 5mg | Net Carbohydrates: 15g