Gluten-Free Hawaiian Chicken Salad
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (use rotisserie chicken for convenience)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup diced red onion (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (ensure gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- If you haven’t already, cook and dice the chicken breast. Peel and dice the avocado and mango, and dice the cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes and drain the pineapple chunks.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Salad Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, gently combine the diced chicken, pineapple chunks, avocado, mango, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion if using.
- Add Dressing:
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 25g