Best Pineapple Apple Chicken Salad Recipes

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PINEAPPLE AND CHICKEN SALAD



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I serve this entree salad in hollowed-out pineapple halves as a pretty company dish. Tender chicken tossed with fruit, nuts and veggies is delicious with a mild curry dressing.-Ryma Shohami, Montreal, QC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 fresh pineapple
4 cups sliced cooked chicken breast
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • Cut pineapple in half; remove fruit, leaving 1-in. shells. Set shells aside for serving; cut fruit into cubes. , In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, celery, raisins, almonds and 1 cup cubed pineapple (refrigerate remaining pineapple for another use)., In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, pineapple juice, mustard, curry and salt; add to chicken salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled., Line pineapple shells with lettuce if desired; fill with chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

PINEAPPLE-APPLE CHICKEN SALAD



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This just might be the fastest chicken salad recipe ever! The fruit gives a sweet touch, the almonds a nice crunch, and the curry adds depth and color. -Priscilla Cote, New Hartford, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 medium apple, chopped
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups torn mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Serve with greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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An easy weeknight dinner, this quick chicken stir-fry with pineapple is as delicious as it is colorful! Serve with rice for a complete meal, or fried rice for a treat. Add red chile flakes to the mix if you want something sweet and spicy!

Provided by Natasha

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon paprika
salt to taste
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cubed
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch lengths
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok. Add bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add scallions and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and add to the wok; discard marinade. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the centre, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine pineapple juice and cornstarch in a bowl; mix together. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 782.9 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD



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

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 cups cooked chicken, roughly chopped
1 cup diced pineapple
1/2-3/4 cup diced celery (amount to preference)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4-1/2 cup sour cream or 1/4-1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
1/2 cup slivered almonds or 1/2 cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Chop the chicken meat into smallish pieces, and place in a large bowl with the pineapple and celery.
  • In a separate bowl combine the mayonnaise, celery salt, pepper, dried onion, garlic powder, and nuts or seeds.
  • Add the mayonnaise mixture to the chicken and toss to combine; add additional sour cream or plain yogurt to achieve desired texture.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then serve on croissant or on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.6, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 321.6, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 34.3

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

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