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Pineapple Chicken Salad.

Jun 30, 2016 · Modified: May 6, 2017 by Kelly Roenicke · 6 Comments

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A tasty twist on a classic – this pineapple chicken salad is just the thing for a picnic!

Pineapple chicken salad is a delicious twist on a classic recipe!

What kind of meals do you like in the summer? If you’re like me, they need to have two qualities: be able to be made ahead of time, and be able to be made withOUT the oven. There’s nothing worse than using the oven in the summer, right?

I love to make salads in the summer, and not just green salads, although those are great! I’m a big fan of fruit salad, potato salad, macaroni salad, chicken salad…really any kind of salad is good in my book! We eat chicken salad pretty regularly, and sometimes I like to change things up a bit and add a few extras.

Pineapple chicken salad is a delicious twist on a classic recipe!

This pineapple chicken salad is so easy to make, but it really is a fun twist on this classic. Fresh pineapple and a bit of coconut make this a tropical treat. If you are able to have nuts, some slivered almonds would be a great addition here.

Pineapple chicken salad is a delicious twist on a classic recipe!

You can enjoy this pineapple chicken salad on a bed of greens, stuffed into a pita, or on your favorite toasted bread. It’s a perfect light summer lunch!

Pineapple chicken salad is a delicious twist on a classic recipe!
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Pineapple Chicken Salad.

A light and tropical pineapple chicken salad recipe that's gluten free and dairy free.
Course Entree
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 430 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless, chicken breasts
  • ½ of a sweet onion finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups diced fresh pineapple
  • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup egg free mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring them to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  2. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside to cool.
  3. Once the chicken is cool, use your fingers or a fork and knife to shred it or cut it.
  4. Place the chicken, onion, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and stir well.
  5. Fold in the pineapple and coconut flakes and gently stir.
  6. Serve on a bed of greens, or your favorite bread.
Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Chicken Salad.
Amount per Serving
Calories
430
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
 
71
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
270
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
496
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
 
25
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
20.4
mg
25
%
Calcium
 
13
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.8
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Pineapple chicken salad is a delicious twist on a classic recipe!

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Katie

    November 04, 2018 at 9:43 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  2. Kristy from Southern In Law

    July 01, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    This is such a unique combination! Definitely a perfect summer dish!

    Reply
  3. Lauren Gaskill

    July 01, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    So this is amazing!! I would have never thought to combine pineapple, chicken, coconut and mayo but it sounds delish! :D

    Reply
  4. Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen

    July 01, 2016 at 9:53 am

    This looks SO good with the pineapple in it, Kelly! I love chicken salad, too (I just made a different version yesterday!) but I’ve never thought to add pineapple. So smart!

    Reply
  5. Julia Mueller

    July 01, 2016 at 9:47 am

    I love your style of Summer cooking! This chicken salad looks so flavorful and I love that it’s made so quickly and easily without needing to turn on the oven. Bring on pineapple chicken salad sammies…with avocado!

    Reply
  6. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    July 01, 2016 at 7:30 am

    Oh I love the sound of pineapple chicken salad! I bet this gives it so much flavor!

    Reply

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