Ingredients
Creating this delightful Hawaiian Chicken Salad requires a handful of fresh and vibrant ingredients that come together in harmony:
– Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
– Fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
– Red bell pepper, diced
– Celery stalks, finely chopped
– Green onions, sliced
– Macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
– Mayonnaise
– Greek yogurt
– Soy sauce
– Lime juice
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Each ingredient plays a crucial role, much like the family members gathered around a dinner table. The chicken is the sturdy foundation, much like Mama Lou’s unwavering love. The pineapple adds a sweetness that reminds me of Ouma’s infectious giggles. Together, they create a symphony of flavors that is both refreshing and fulfilling.
Instructions
Creating this dish is like crafting a love letter to your taste buds. Here’s how you can bring this vibrant salad to life:
1. Begin by preparing your chicken. If you have leftover cooked chicken, it works beautifully here. Otherwise, you can poach or grill a couple of chicken breasts until cooked through, then shred or dice them once cooled.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, pineapple chunks, diced red bell pepper, chopped celery, and sliced green onions. Each ingredient adds its own note to the dish, just as every family member adds their unique voice to a lively conversation.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, soy sauce, and lime juice. This dressing is the creamy glue that holds the salad together, bringing all the flavors into harmony.
4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Finally, add the chopped macadamia nuts for a lovely crunch that echoes the sound of laughter echoing through a bustling kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 22g