Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining tropical flavors of pineapple, avocado, and chicken, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked quinoa, diced pineapple, avocado, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle with lime juice and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together, taking care not to mash the avocado.
- For the best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, and relish each tropical bite.
Notes
Make the salad up to a day in advance for enhanced flavors. Consider grilling the chicken for a smoky taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salad, Hawaiian, chicken salad, tropical, quinoa