Grilled pineapple and chicken salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a light and healthy meal. The combination of sweet pineapple, savory chicken, and crisp greens is sure to please everyone at the table. This versatile salad can be customized to your liking with a variety of toppings and dressings, making it a great option for any occasion.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALAD
I frequently prepare this fabulous, filling salad for supper.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. In a small bowl, combine the juice; oil, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger and cayenne. Brush some over pineapple slices; set aside. , Sprinkle both sides of chicken with pepper; grill or broil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Slice into strips. , Grill or broil pineapple, turning to brown both sides, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. In a large bowl, toss the greens, peppers, mushrooms and onion. Top with chicken and pineapple; or arrange on four plates. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALAD
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, salads and dressings, main course
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
GRILLED PINEAPPLE AND CHICKEN SALAD
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings (2 generous quarts)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the grill. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and nicely marked by the grill. Brush the pineapple slices with the remaining olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place the pineapple slices on the grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until the fruit is slightly softened and nicely marked by the grill. Remove from the grill and cool. Reserve 4 slices of the pineapple and dice the rest of the fruit. Dice the cooled chicken. In the bowl of a food processor, add the 4 reserved slices of fruit. Process until mostly smooth. While the processor is still running, add the walnut oil in a steady stream until combined and emulsified. Stir in the chervil and season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. In a mixing bowl, toss the diced chicken, pineapple, red onions, celery, and walnuts with the dressing. Cover the salad and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a non-reactive and heavy-bottomed pot until 350 degrees F. Add wontons slowly to prevent the oil from bubbling over. Fry the wontons for 30 seconds or until crispy. Drain on paper towels and season with salt and sesame oil.
- Serve chicken salad on top of Bibb lettuce leaves and garnish with chopped parsley and fried wontons.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe pineapple. Look for fruits that are yellow or golden in color and have a sweet smell.
- If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the pineapple and chicken in a grill pan over medium heat.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of greens for the salad. Spinach, arugula, and romaine lettuce are all good options.
- To add a bit of extra flavor, try drizzling the salad with a balsamic vinegar reduction or a honey-lime dressing.
- This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken. If you have some on hand, simply shred or chop it and add it to the salad.
Conclusion:
Grilled pineapple and chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a light and flavorful meal, give this salad a try.
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