Best 8 Chicken Salad With Pineapple Lime Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Chicken Salad with Pineapple-Lime Dressing, a refreshing and vibrant dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Bursting with a medley of flavors, this salad is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, juicy pineapple, crisp celery, and crunchy almonds, all enveloped in a tangy and aromatic pineapple-lime dressing.

This delectable dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a breeze to prepare. With two simple recipes included, one for the chicken salad and one for the dressing, you'll have this vibrant dish ready to savor in no time. The chicken salad recipe guides you in creating a flavorful base, while the pineapple-lime dressing recipe adds a burst of tropical freshness.

This versatile salad can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or even as a vibrant main course. Its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors make it a perfect addition to any picnic, potluck, or summer gathering. The zesty pineapple-lime dressing adds a touch of tanginess that perfectly complements the tender chicken and crunchy vegetables.

Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our Chicken Salad with Pineapple-Lime Dressing. Follow our step-by-step instructions and discover how easy it is to create this delicious and nutritious dish. Let your taste buds rejoice in the harmony of flavors as you savor every bite of this delightful salad.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD



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Fifteen-minute Pineapple Chicken Salad, served on croissants or in a lettuce wrap, is a delicious and fun twist on typical chicken salad!

Provided by Chelsea

Categories     Dinner     lunch     Main Course     Sandwich

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups prepared rotisserie chicken (chopped into small pieces)
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, (canned in juice (not syrup), thoroughly drained/dried)
1/3 cup honey-roasted almonds ((Note 1))
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery ((~2 stalks))
2 tablespoons red onion (finely diced)
1/4 cup full-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream ((fat-free or light is great!))
1 tablespoon honey
1 and 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Serve with Croissants or other sandwich bread/rolls ((add some lettuce for a sandwich))

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped rotisserie chicken, thoroughly drained crushed pineapple, honey roasted almonds, sliced celery, and red onion. Stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a generous (or to taste) sprinkle of salt and pepper. I add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Pour dressing over salad.
  • Gently stir all of the ingredients together until combined. Taste and adjust for seasonings (salt, pepper, additional lemon, etc.)
  • Layer the chicken salad on a croissant or sandwich bread and add some lettuce. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Sodium 539 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE-LIME DRESSING



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Feel free to use arugula in place of watercress, or shrimp instead of chicken in this bright Chicken Salad. The pineapple-lime dressing is also great spooned over grilled fish or chicken, or simply stirred into rice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice (from 1 lime)
2 teaspoons minced shallot
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
3/4 to 1 teaspoon minced habanero or jalapeno chile, stemmed and seeded
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped pineapple
1 bunch (3/4 pound) watercress, thick ends trimmed
5 ounces baby spinach
1/3 cup toasted cashews, chopped
3/4 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together lime zest and juice, shallot, honey, and chile. Add oil and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper and stir in pineapple. Add watercress, spinach, cashews, and chicken; toss until greens are coated with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g

HONEY-LIME CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless chicken thighs, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, red onion, avocados, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapeño pepper, chili powder, honey, lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, lime juice

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless chicken thighs
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
½ cup cherry tomato, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 avocados, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon honey
4 tablespoons lime juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chicken marinade.
  • Toss in the chicken thighs and marinate for at least one hour.
  • In a cast-iron skillet, cook chicken on high heat until there is a nice sear on the surface of the chicken, and the inside is no longer pink. Roughly four minutes each side. Set chicken aside.
  • Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and avocados in a large salad bowl.
  • Slice cooked chicken thighs and add to the salad bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Mix well.
  • Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 966 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 39 grams

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This delicious, fruity chicken salad is a change from the standard. It's easy to double the recipe for a larger group.

Provided by Shirlie Burns

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
3 (5 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 ½ cups seedless grapes, halved

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in salad dressing and 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice. Stir in the pineapple tidbits, chicken, almonds, and grapes until evenly coated. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 555.3 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

THAI CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH THAI CITRUS DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Time 52m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 36

2 skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Bill's Chile and Herbs Mix, recipe follows
1 onion, julienned
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup stemmed and julienned shiitake mushrooms
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 leaves butter lettuce, washed
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and julienned
2 scallions, cut on bias
1 zucchini, julienned
1 cup shredded red cabbage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup pineapple chunks in juice, drained
1 cup Thai Citrus Dressing, recipe follows
1 cup fresh squeezed tangerine juice, or orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
1 pinch fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon chile sauce (recommended: Sriracha Thai)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 pinch Chinese five-spice powder
4 tablespoons chile powder
4 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon chipotle powder
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns, crushed
1 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed
1 tablespoon coriander seed, crushed

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts and grill or bake. Cut chicken into thin julienne strips and set aside. In a hot saute pan over medium high heat saute the onion, garlic, and mushrooms with the oil, tossing, 2 minutes. Set aside. Wash the lettuce leaves, pat dry and place in the center of 6 salad plates. Toss the remaining ingredients with the dressing in a bowl. Add the chicken and sauteed veggies and mix well. Evenly divide the salad and center on the lettuce leaf. Garnish with a cilantro leaf. Serve chilled.
  • Mix all of the ingredients together and pour over desired salad, pasta or fruit. It's also great over freshly sliced cucumbers, zucchini, peaches, pears, or apples. Toss and chew!
  • Place everything in a mill or coffee grinder and blend 15 to 20 seconds. Remove to a sealable container.

BEST CHICKEN SALAD EVER



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This recipe uses canned chicken, but if you want to use leftover chunked chicken or turkey, it 's even better. A dab of sweet relish is a nice taste surprise, and we love the apples, pecans, and raisins. The creamy salad dressing finishes it off nicely.

Provided by pepper

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained and flaked
1 large apple, cored and diced
⅔ cup raisins
½ stalk celery, chopped
½ cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, apple, raisins, celery, pecans, yogurt, and relish together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 133.4 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRUSHED PINEAPPLE



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This is a really great recipe for chicken salad that I always get compliments on at family gatherings. I hope you like it. Makes about 6 good-sized sandwiches; approximately 5 cups.

Provided by luv2cook

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 rotisserie chicken, boned and chopped
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup chopped apple
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, pineapple, celery, salad dressing, sweetened cranberries, mayonnaise, apple, green onion, rosemary, dill, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 357.3 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CHICKEN SALAD WITH TEQUILA LIME DRESSING



South-of-the-Border Chicken Salad with Tequila Lime Dressing image

Add a burst of color to your table with this fresh main-dish that's topped with homemade tequila lime salad dressing. For a simple garnish sprinkle salad with lightly crushed tortilla chips.-Annette Hottenstein, Cockeysville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 romaine hearts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
4-1/2 teaspoons honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Add romaine to a large salad bowl. Top with remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Make sure the chicken is fully cooked before adding it to the salad. You can boil, bake, or grill the chicken.
  • If you don't have canned pineapple, you can use fresh pineapple. Just be sure to chop it into small pieces.
  • This salad is best served chilled. You can make it a few hours ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as celery, grapes, or nuts.
  • This salad is also a great way to use up leftover chicken.

Conclusion:

This chicken salad with pineapple lime dressing is a delicious and refreshing dish. It's perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The sweet and tangy dressing pairs perfectly with the tender chicken and crisp vegetables. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try.

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