Description
This Hawaiian Chicken Salad Bowl is a vibrant and refreshing meal that brings tropical flavors right to your table. With juicy grilled chicken, sweet pineapple, crisp veggies, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a tangy honey-lime dressing, it’s a perfect choice for a healthy lunch or light dinner. Every bite feels like a little escape to the islands!
Ingredients
– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 cups mixed salad greens
– 1 red bell pepper, sliced
– 1/2 cucumber, sliced
– 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
– 1 avocado, sliced
– 1/4 cup honey-lime vinaigrette or yogurt-based dressing
Instructions
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Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill until fully cooked, then let rest and slice into strips.
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Prepare all the vegetables: wash the greens, slice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the avocado.
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In a bowl, layer the salad greens with all the prepared vegetables and pineapple.
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Add the sliced grilled chicken on top.
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
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Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
– Add mango slices or shredded coconut for extra tropical flavor.
– Use tofu, shrimp, or turkey as protein alternatives.
– Keep ingredients separate if preparing in advance and combine just before eating.
– For crunch, add toasted cashews or almonds on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes