Best 7 Maui Chicken Salad Recipes

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Maui chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Made with cooked chicken, fresh pineapple, crunchy macadamia nuts, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, this salad is a taste of paradise. Maui chicken salad is often served on a bed of mixed greens or rice, and can be garnished with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of paprika. With its vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients, Maui chicken salad is a surefire hit for any occasion.

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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

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This is wonderful served on croissants or on a bed of lettuce. It also makes a nice appetizer served in miniature phyllo shells.

Yield serves 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast (4 large breasts)
2 cups diced celery
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sliced almonds
Two 11-ounce cans mandarin oranges, drained
One 20-ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 pound seedless green grapes, cut in half

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, and almonds, and mix well. Gently fold in the oranges, pineapple, and grapes.

QUICK HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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A friend shared this recipe with me. It's great for brunch or a summer supper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
3/4 cup sliced celery
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup navel orange segments
3/4 cup sliced firm bananas
1/3 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Fold in oranges. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, fold in bananas and sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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My mom signed me up for cooking classes when I was in seventh grade. I've been hooked ever since! I only used fresh ingredients in this salad, which combines a number of tropical flavors.-Bob Wedemeyer, Lynnwood, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (16 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup julienned green pepper
1 cup green grapes
1 cup seedless red grapes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup salted cashews
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onion
DRESSING:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup plain yogurt
4 teaspoons apple juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Combine the dressing ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts :

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

MIMI'S CURRIED HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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My mother Joyce, who my children call 'Mimi,' is a great Southern cook and has many legendary recipes. This is one of her crowd pleasers. She's been making this very traditional 'lady-like' chicken salad for as long as I can remember. It's best the day after making, and is colorful and fragrant and perfect for a summer supper -- or a ladies' luncheon!

Provided by LEGALPEACH

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 ½ cups slivered almonds, toasted
1 pound seedless green grapes, halved
2 cups chopped celery
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, thoroughly drained
paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large pot of lightly salted water, and bring to a boil; simmer until tender and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Drain, set aside. When cool enough to handle, chop coarsely, and place into a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, and soy sauce.
  • Stir into the chopped chicken 2 1/4 cups of the toasted almonds. Stir in grapes, celery, water chestnuts, and pineapple. Gently fold in all but 1/2 cup of the dressing. Cover, and refrigerate salad and reserved dressing for several hours (or overnight).
  • Before serving, adjust dressing to taste, and garnish with paprika and remaining 1/4 cup almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 389.3 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

MAUI CHICKEN SALAD



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This is from recipetips.com and it's very good. I ate it as a salad, but it can also be divided among 3 split and toasted kaiser buns and broiled until the cheese melts.

Provided by Terri Newell

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (5 ounce) cans white chicken meat
8 ounces pineapple tidbits, well drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced green pepper
2 tablespoons diced celery
1 tablespoon minced onions or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 75.9, Sodium 366.7, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 24.1

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe avocados.
  • If you don't have any mayonnaise, you can substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • To make a spicier chicken salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • If you want a sweeter chicken salad, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
  • For a more colorful chicken salad, add some chopped red onion, green bell pepper, or celery.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or greens, or inside a croissant or pita pocket.

Conclusion:

Maui chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With so many variations to choose from, there is sure to be a Maui chicken salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give Maui chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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