Pineapple Chicken Salad

5 from 11 votes

Pineapple Chicken Salad is a sweet and savory twist on the typical chicken salad! Ready in 15 minutes, it’s perfect on croissants or tucked into lettuce wraps.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Pineapple Chicken Salad

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $9.24

Equipment

Large bowl

Ingredients

2 cups prepared rotisserie chicken chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup crushed pineapple canned in juice (not syrup), thoroughly drained/dried
1/3 cup honey-roasted almonds see note 1
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 2 stalks
2 tablespoons red onion finely diced
1/4 cup mayo full-fat
2 tablespoons sour cream fat-free or light is great!
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper
croissants or other sandwich bread/rolls; add some lettuce for a sandwich; for serving

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine chopped rotisserie chicken, thoroughly drained crushed pineapple, honey roasted almonds, sliced celery, and red onion. Stir to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, honey, mustard, lemon juice, and a generous (or to taste) sprinkle of salt and pepper. I add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Pour dressing over salad.
Gently stir all the ingredients together until combined. Taste and adjust for seasonings (salt, pepper, additional lemon, etc.)
Layer the chicken salad on a croissant or sandwich bread and add some lettuce. Enjoy immediately.

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Notes

Note 1: I use Fresh Gourmet® Honey Roasted Sliced Almonds (not sponsored), which add an incredible flavor and don’t get soggy. If not using these almonds, I recommend toasting the almonds before adding. To toast almonds, pour almonds in an even layer in a small, dry (no need to add oil) nonstick skillet over medium heat and stir a bit until fragrant, lightly browned, and toasted to your liking. Watch carefully. They go from toasted to burned very quickly!

Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is for the chicken salad only and does not include the croissant or bread.

Storage: Store leftover pineapple chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep croissants or lettuce wraps separate to prevent sogginess.

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