Best 7 Tropical Chicken Salad With Pineapple Recipes

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Unlock the vibrant flavors of the tropics with our tantalizing Tropical Chicken Salad with Pineapple! This refreshing dish combines the sweetness of pineapple, the tanginess of lime, and the savory flavors of chicken and crunchy vegetables. It's a symphony of tastes and textures that will transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a light lunch, a summer BBQ, or as a side dish to accompany your favorite grilled proteins.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD



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Over the years my husband and I have moved to different areas, and I've collected recipes from all over the United States. This flavorful salad recipe comes from New York. I've served it for luncheons for many years, and it's one of my husband's very favorites. -Linda Wheatley, Garland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder
1 can (20 ounces) chunk pineapple, drained
2 large firm bananas, sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Salad greens, optional
3/4 cup salted peanuts or cashew halves

Steps:

  • Place chicken and celery in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and curry powder; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. , Before serving, add the pineapple, bananas, oranges and coconut; toss gently. Serve on salad greens if desired. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 45g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE



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Serve on a bed of green in a hollowed out pineapple half with crackers for an appetizer, in a wrap or on your favorite bread with lettuce and tomatoes. You won't need much mayo because of the juiciness of the pineapple distributes moisture keeping the fat down.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 tablespoon celery, diced (optional)
1 tablespoon pecans, toasted and chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
2 tablespoons red onions, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced (cilantro)
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
salt and pepper
4 flour tortillas (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix dressing ingredients together.
  • Add pineapple, celery, water chestnuts and chicken to dressing.
  • Serve in a wrap or on a bed of greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 100.8, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 28.8

TROPICAL SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE VINAIGRETTE



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An easy salad to make with a bag of salad greens, pineapple, bacon bits, nuts and toasted coconut. Use fresh pineapple, if you can, and substitute toasted almonds for the macadamia nuts, if desired.

Provided by Marianne G

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon
¼ cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
freshly ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste
1 (10 ounce) package chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
½ cup chopped and toasted macadamia nuts
3 green onions, chopped
¼ cup flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Combine pineapple juice, red wine vinegar, oil, pepper and salt in a lidded jar or cruet. Cover and shake well.
  • Toss lettuce, pineapple, macadamia nuts, green onions and bacon together in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 323.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

TROPICAL CHICKEN & PECAN SALAD



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Pineapple chunks add tropical taste to this chicken salad chock-full of black beans and toasted pecans tossed with Italian dressing and mixed greens.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, undrained
2 cups cooked chicken strips (about 10 oz.)
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup KRAFT Italian Dressing
2-1/4 qt. (9 cups) torn mixed salad greens
1 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving liquid. Place pineapple in medium bowl. Add chicken and beans; mix lightly.
  • Combine dressing and reserved pineapple liquid. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Place salad greens in large bowl just before serving. Add chicken mixture and pecans; toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD



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Juicy chunks of pineapple complement tender chicken and crunchy spinach in a colorful salad. Toss it together in less than 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups baby spinach leaves
4 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken breast (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
3 medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons)
1/3 cup Italian dressing
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/4 cup salted cashews

Steps:

  • On large serving platter or in large bowl, toss spinach and romaine. Top with pineapple, chicken, bell pepper and onions.
  • In small bowl, stir dressing and orange marmalade. Drizzle dressing over salad. Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a recipe that I have been tweaking for sometime, beginning last summer. I checked out the ingredients listed and it hit me! I will tweak it with some of these things that I wouldn't have thought of before had it not been for this contest! This is delicious and perfect for a luncheon with friends or just for family out on the deck this summer! Bon Appetite my friends!

Provided by HotPepperRosemaryJe

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 32m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, uncooked
1 cup pineapple chunk
3/4 cup canned artichoke heart, not marinated, sliced
3/4 cup cucumber, sliced thin and quartered
3/4 cup green grape, sliced
3/4 cup peach, diced
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon celery leaves, dried
2 teaspoons sea salt, ground
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, ground
1/2 teaspoon dill leaves, dried
3/4 cup mayonnaise
4 ounces Laughing Cow light swiss cheese, 4 wedges
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Grill 1 1/2 inch thick chicken breasts in George Foreman Grill on medium, for 12 minutes or until juice runs clear. Cool and cut into 1/2 inch pieces and chill in refrigerator til time to use.
  • In a large bowl combine 2 Tbs. minced shallots, 1 minced clove of garlic, 1 teaspoon celery leaves, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoons dill leaves, 3/4 cup mayonaise (I use mayonaise with extra-virgin olive oil in it).
  • Then add 4 wedges of the cheese and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Mix well until the cheese is well incorporated with the mayo mixture and is creamy.
  • Next take chicken from the refrigerator and add pineapple chunks, sliced artichokes, sliced and quartered cucumbers, sliced grapes, and diced peaches.
  • Add mayonaise mixture and toss with chicken and fruits and veggies.
  • Chill for 2- 3 hours and serve on croissants, breads of your choice or on a bed of Romaine or Spinach leaves and sliced grape tomatoes for garnish. Add a bunch of red grapes too for color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.6, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 80.1, Sodium 1349.9, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 13.5, Protein 32.7

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS



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Pineapple and chicken salad with a sweet dressing, served in a pita pocket for a cool bite in the hot weather.

Provided by DOJAGRAM

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (5 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 (6 ounce) package diced cooked chicken
½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon salad seasoning mix (such as Mrs.Dash®)
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
6 pita bread rounds, split

Steps:

  • Rinse salad thoroughly in a colander; shake as dry as possible and place in a large bowl. Add chicken, pineapple, grapes, tomatoes, blueberries, and salad seasoning and mix together.
  • Whisk mayonnaise and honey together in a separate bowl. Pour over salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated. Add almonds. Serve in pita pockets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe pineapple. If you don't have fresh pineapple, you can use canned pineapple, but be sure to drain it well.
  • If you don't have any celery, you can use cucumber instead.
  • You can add other fruits to this salad, such as grapes, mandarin oranges, or mango.
  • If you want a sweeter salad, you can add a little bit of honey or brown sugar.
  • For a more savory salad, you can add a little bit of salt and pepper.
  • This salad is best served chilled.

Conclusion:

Tropical Chicken Salad with Pineapple is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a side dish for your next barbecue, this salad is sure to please everyone.

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