Best 4 Maui Wowie Salad From Nicks Fishmarket Maui Hawaii Recipes

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In the heart of Maui's vibrant culinary scene, Nick's Fishmarket stands out as a beacon of fresh seafood and innovative Hawaiian cuisine. Among their signature dishes, the Maui Wowie Salad reigns supreme, captivating taste buds with its vibrant colors, tantalizing textures, and burst of tropical flavors. This iconic salad showcases the bounty of Maui's farms and seas, featuring succulent grilled fish or flavorful chicken atop a bed of crisp greens, sweet Maui onions, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy macadamia nuts. Drizzled with a tangy homemade dressing, each bite transports you to the sun-kissed shores of Maui. Indulge in the delightful variations of this beloved salad, including the classic Maui Wowie Salad with grilled fish or chicken, the vegetarian delight with grilled tofu, or the refreshing Ahi Poke Salad bursting with fresh ahi tuna.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Maui Wowie Salad with Grilled Fish or Chicken:** Experience the harmonious blend of grilled fish or chicken, crisp greens, sweet Maui onions, juicy tomatoes, crunchy macadamia nuts, and a tangy homemade dressing.

2. **Vegetarian Maui Wowie Salad with Grilled Tofu:** Delight in a symphony of textures and flavors with grilled tofu, crisp greens, sweet Maui onions, juicy tomatoes, crunchy macadamia nuts, and a tangy homemade dressing.

3. **Ahi Poke Salad:** Dive into a refreshing medley of fresh ahi tuna, crisp greens, sweet Maui onions, juicy tomatoes, crunchy macadamia nuts, and a tangy homemade dressing.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MAUI WOWIE SHRIMP SALAD



Maui Wowie Shrimp Salad image

From Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine website. It was inspired by Roy's love for vegetables and greens, this salad is a refreshing combination of feta, capers, shrimp, tomatoes and fresh lettuce. It was named after the great produce grown on the island of Maui.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon capers
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
4 vine ripened tomatoes, sliced very thin (about 1 pound)
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons capers
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
12 large cooked shrimp, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces (grilled shrimp works great)
1/2 medium avocado, diced into pieces the same size as the shrimp
8 bibb lettuce, cut into 1/8 inch strips
4 popcorn shoot mixed sprouts (optional)

Steps:

  • DRESSING PREPARATION: Combine shallots, 1 teaspoon capers and lime juice in a blender and purée until smooth. Add olive oil and mustard and blend until well combined. Stir in honey.
  • TO ARRANGE SALAD: Arrange 5 slices of tomato on each of four plates, overlapping them to form a circle with a hole in the middle.
  • Combine feta, 2 tablespoons capers and onion, drizzle with some dressing and salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
  • Combine shrimp and avocado in another bowl, drizzle with some dressing and salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Drizzle lettuce with a little dressing and salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
  • Mound 1/4 of the lettuce in center of tomato ring. Spoon one 1/4 of the feta and shrimp mixture on top. Drizzle tomatoes and salad with some of the remaining dressing. Garnish with popcorn shoot sprouts, if desired.

MAUI CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Maui Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, minced
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil or 2 tablespoons walnut oil
10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 medium pineapple, pared cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium kiwi fruits, pared halved and sliced
1 cup strawberry, sliced
1/2 small mango, pared pitted and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons coconut, shredded toasted
fresh mint sprig, to garnish

Steps:

  • To toast coconut, preheat oven to 350°F Spread coconut onto nonstick baking sheet; bake 5 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven; let cool.
  • To prepare dressing, in blender or food processor, combine juice, vinegar, minced mint, sugar, pepper and salt; process until well blended.
  • With motor running, slowly pour oil through feed tube; process 1 minute, until slightly thickened.
  • To prepare salad, in large skillet, bring 3 cups water to a boil.
  • Add chicken; return liquid to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; poach chicken, covered, 10 minutes, until cooked through.
  • With slotted spoon, remove chicken from liquid; discard liquid.
  • Set chicken aside to cool.
  • Cut cooled chicken into bite-size pieces; place into medium bowl.
  • Add 2 tablespoons dressing; toss to combine.
  • In large bowl, combine pineapple, kiwi fruits, strawberries, mango and remaining dressing; transfer to large serving platter.
  • Top fruit mixture with chicken mixture; sprinkle with coconut.
  • Serve garnished with mint sprigs.
  • SERVING (1 1/2 CUPS) PROVIDES: 1 1/2 Fats, 1 1/2 Fruits, 2 Proteins, 10 Optional Calories.
  • PER SERVING: 235 Calories, 9 g Total Fat, 2 g Saturated Fat, 41 mg Cholesterol, 89 mg Sodium, 23 g Total Carbohydrate, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 18 g Protein, 35 mg Calcium; 5 points.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.6, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 45.4, Sodium 125.6, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 16.2, Protein 16.7

GARLIC PEPPERCORN SAUCE



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The pool-side restaurant at the Kea Lani Hotel on Maui serves a sauce like this with their burgers and onion rings. I loved it so much I could have eaten it by the spoonful. I brought a bottle home and attempted to replicate it. I think this is very close!

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 5 cups sauce

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (12 ounce) bottles chili sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon freshly ground coarse black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Pour into bottles and store in refrigerator.

MAUI WOWIE SALAD RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Maui Wowie Salad Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by JimMac

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon capers
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
4 vine-ripened tomatoes(about 1 lb), sliced very thin
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
12 large cooked shrimp, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces
1/2 medium avocado, diced into pieces the same size as the shrimp
8 Bibb lettuce leaves (preferably hydroponic), cut into 1/8-inch strips
4 popcorn shoot sprouts (optional)

Steps:

  • To make dressing, combine shallots, 1 teaspoon capers and lime juice in a blender and purée until smooth. Add olive oil and mustard and blend until well combined. Stir in honey. Arrange 5 slices of tomato on each of four plates, overlapping them to form a circle with a hole in the middle. Combine feta, remaining capers and onion, drizzle with some dressing and salt and pepper to taste, and toss well. Combine shrimp and avocado in another bowl, drizzle with some dressing and salt and pepper to taste, and toss well. Drizzle lettuce with a little dressing and salt and pepper to taste, and toss well. Mound 1/4 of the lettuce in center of tomato ring. Spoon 1/4 of the feta and shrimp mixture on top. Drizzle tomatoes and salad with some of the remaining dressing. Garnish with popcorn shoot sprouts, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way.
  • Let the flavors meld together for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the ingredients to absorb the dressing and develop their full flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This is when it will be at its best.

Conclusion:

The Maui Wowie Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright flavors and colorful ingredients, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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