Best 9 Peppered Chicken Pineapple And Arugula Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of this peppered chicken salad, a culinary symphony that harmonizes the sweet tang of pineapple, the peppery kick of arugula, and the savory smokiness of grilled chicken. This delightful dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with contrasting textures, from the tender chicken and juicy pineapple to the crisp arugula and crunchy almonds. It's a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Dive into this culinary adventure and discover a new favorite salad recipe that promises to impress at any gathering. The article also features a delightful twist on the classic chicken salad, a flavorful chicken salad with grapes and walnuts, offering a sweet and nutty variation that's perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish. Embark on this culinary journey and elevate your taste buds with these exceptional salad recipes.

Here are our top 9 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

PINEAPPLE PEPPER CHICKEN



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I came up with this recipe years ago by combining a couple of family favorites. Easy and versatile, it's great for potlucks. I can make the sauce ahead and use all wings or leg quarters when they're on sale. This is a welcome entree at senior citizen fellowship dinners. -Phyllis Minter, Wakefield, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups white vinegar
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup ketchup
6 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 3-1/2 pounds each), cut up
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 medium green pepper, julienned

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine first 10 ingredients; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Set aside. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in oil on all sides. , Place chicken in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Pour sauce over chicken. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Add pineapple and green pepper; bake 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (73g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

PINEAPPLE ROCKET SALAD



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This salad is perfect for warmer weather and is my favorite healthy recipe.

Provided by skonkle

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Arugula Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups torn arugula leaves
¼ fresh pineapple - peeled, cored, and chopped
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons maple syrup
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix arugula, pineapple, red onion, and cilantro in a salad bowl. Whisk apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, and salt in a small bowl; pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 153.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALAD



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Store-bought chicken, a lime-juice-mustard sauce, tomatoes, cabbage, and pineapple make this a colorful and delicious salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
12 ounces shredded and poached or store-bought roasted chicken (about 3 cups)
1 small head napa cabbage (1 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise and finely shredded crosswise
4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced lengthwise
4 scallions (about 1/2 cup), thinly sliced
1/2 small pineapple prepared, and thinly sliced crosswise
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, oil, and lime juice. In a large bowl, toss together chicken, cabbage, tomatoes, and scallions.
  • Just before serving, toss chicken mixture with pineapple and dressing (do not let stand). Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g

PEPPERED CHICKEN, PINEAPPLE AND ARUGULA SALAD



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Categories     Chicken     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Pineapple     Basil     Arugula     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 12 ounces total)
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
4 1/4-inch-thick rounds fresh pineapple
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons purchased citrus vinaigrette
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
4 cups (packed) fresh arugula

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken on each side with salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Sprinkle pineapple with salt and generously with pepper on both sides. Add to same skillet and sauté until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side.
  • Transfer to plate with chicken. Remove skillet from heat. Add wine to same skillet; stir, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in 1/4 cup vinaigrette and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place arugula in medium bowl. Add remaining 3 tablespoons vinaigrette; toss to coat. Divide salad between 2 plates. Slice each chicken breast crosswise into 4 slices. Arrange 4 slices atop each salad. Arrange 2 pineapple slices on each plate. Pour pan juices over salads and serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ARUGULA SALAD



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When my husband first found out he had diabetes, I was challenged to start cooking old family favorites in new, healthy ways that he would love just as much. This was the first one that made him say, "I can eat like this all the time!" Shiitake and oyster are some of my favorite mushrooms to use. -Lynne Keast, Monte Sereno, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
6 cups fresh baby arugula or baby spinach
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk 2/3 cup oil, shallots, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until blended. Reserve 3 tablespoons for dressing. Pour remaining vinaigrette into a large bowl; add mushrooms and toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes., Using a slotted spoon, remove mushrooms from vinaigrette. Transfer to a grill wok or basket; place on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Brush chicken with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., Place arugula, grilled mushrooms and cheese in a large bowl. Add reserved vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALAD



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, salads and dressings, main course

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small fennel bulb (3/4 cup)
1 large pineapple (1 1/2 cups)
8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken
8 ounces fresh corkscrew pasta
8 large black Italian, Greek or French olives
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 teaspoon raspberry or balsamic vinegar
1 bunch arugula
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • If using a broiler, turn it on.
  • For the pasta, bring water to boil in a covered pot.
  • Wash, trim and chop fennel finely and place in large serving bowl.
  • Cut pineapple into small pieces. You will need about 3/4 of the pineapple to make 1 1/2 cups. Add to fennel.
  • If using a stove-top grill, prepare. Grill or broil chicken until it is brown on both sides, about 10 minutes, depending on thickness of pieces.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Cut up olives and grate onion; add to bowl along with anchovy paste, mustards, Worcestershire sauce, yogurt and vinegar.
  • Wash, trim and dry arugula.
  • When chicken is cooked, remove and cut into julienne strips; add to bowl.
  • Drain pasta and add to bowl. Season with pepper.
  • Arrange arugula on two serving plates and top with chicken salad. Add two slices of crusty French or Italian bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 818, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 111 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 486 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ARUGULA PINEAPPLE SALAD



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Make and share this Arugula Pineapple Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Pineapple

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups washed arugula
1 whole peeled and cored fresh pineapple
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
3 ounces piave cheese or 3 ounces parmesan cheese, shaved
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon water (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together dressing ingredients, adding olive oil slowly while you whisk, until it emulsifies.Add water to thin dressing if it seems thick.
  • Peel and core pineapple, then slice extremely thin using a mandolin or food processor fitted with a slicing blade.
  • Place arugula on plates, and top with thinly sliced pineapple and sliced red onion.
  • Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and shaved cheese.
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper, then drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.9, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 7.4, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 1.4

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

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or shrimp.
  • For a more flavorful salad, marinate the chicken or shrimp in the dressing for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have fresh pineapple, use canned pineapple tidbits, drained and rinsed.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped cucumber, red onion, or bell pepper.
  • For a lighter dressing, use Greek yogurt or avocado instead of mayonnaise.

Conclusion:

This peppered chicken, pineapple, and arugula salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of sweet pineapple, peppery arugula, and tender chicken is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this salad a try.

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