Pineapple Chicken Salad

Pineapple Chicken Salad

Fruity Chicken Salad with Homemade Mayo

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 0m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 10m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

496
calories
38,2g
fat
7,3g
carbohydrates
30,9g
protein
295mg
cholesterol
375mg
sodium
Pineapple Chicken Salad

Recipe Description

This Pineapple Chicken Salad is juicy, fresh and mouthwateringly tasty. As a self proclaimed Salad Queen, I love inventing new and cool salad ideas and combinations.

This time, I decided to make a salad in a springform cake pan, and do you wanna bet that it’s better than cake! Layers of homemade mayonnaise, lettuce, shredded chicken, pineapple chunks, shredded cheese and hard-boiled eggs. Top with sprinkles of walnuts and dill for garnish and decoration.

To make Pineapple Chicken Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pineapple Chicken Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare mayonnaise

    4 min
    Step 1 - Pineapple Chicken SaladStep 1 - Pineapple Chicken Salad

    In a large mixing bowl, blend 1½ cups vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon of mustard, 2 eggs, 2 garlic cloves and a pinch of salt until combined and smooth.

  2. 2

    Prepare salad

    4 min
    Step 2 - Pineapple Chicken SaladStep 2 - Pineapple Chicken SaladStep 2 - Pineapple Chicken Salad

    Using a springform pan, line the base with a few iceberg lettuce leaves and top with layers of homemade mayonnaise then shredded chicken, homemade mayonnaise, pineapple chunks, homemade mayonnaise, grated eggs, homemade mayonnaise, shredded cheese, homemade mayonnaise, shredded chicken, homemade mayonnaise, pineapple chunks, homemade mayonnaise, grated eggs, and finally top with remaining shredded cheese.

  3. 3

    Add toppings

    2 min
    Step 3 - Pineapple Chicken Salad

    Draw a criss-cross diamond pattern with the remaining mayonnaise on top of the layer of cheese and sprinkle the walnuts and fresh dill.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Pineapple Chicken Salad

    Remove the springform pan, and the salad is ready to slice and serve!

I’ve said it before and I will say it again, salads don’t need to be boring, especially with this Pineapple Chicken Salad. I’m in love with this idea and I’d love to hear your thoughts. Contact us online using our hashtag #cookmerecipes for us to see your creations!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Xena Roberts
November 5, 2024
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Incredible! I made this for our anniversary dinner, and my husband was blown away. The layered flavor of chicken and pineapple was a hit. I even added a little extra dill for a fresh kick. This salad will be on our regular menu for sure!

Nora Jiménez
July 6, 2024
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¡Deliciosa! La ensalada de pollo y piña se convirtió en la estrella de nuestra cena familiar. A mis hijos les encantó, especialmente lo crujiente de las nueces. Definitivamente la haré de nuevo.

Rebecca Smith
June 3, 2024
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I made this Pineapple Chicken Salad for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit. The layers looked so pretty! The freshness of the pineapple mixed with chicken is something I've never thought of, but it truly was great.

Queenie
April 1, 2024
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I'm absolutely proud of my Pineapple Chicken Salad! It was so easy to make, and the layers looked stunning. I made it for a small gathering, and my friends were gobsmacked. The combo of flavours was just superb. Thanks for the inspiration, I feel like a real chef now!

Ava
March 8, 2024
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This salad is lit, super easy to whip up.

Fiona Adams
January 26, 2024
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Simply delicious salad!

Benny
January 4, 2024
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Yummy!

Isabella Thompson
November 27, 2023
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I made this Pineapple Chicken Salad for a picnic and everyone loved it. The layers were so colorful and the taste was just amazing! It’s my new go-to recipe for gatherings.

Xavier Thompson
October 10, 2023
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Delicious!

Chris
October 1, 2023
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Man, this Pineapple Chicken Salad is off the charts! I whipped it up for a family BBQ, and my kids couldn't get enough. Who knew salad could be so yummy? The layers are super easy to throw together, and I loved the crunch from the walnuts.

Oliver Johnson
September 27, 2023
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Simply delicious salad!

Pete
May 11, 2023
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So refreshing, loved it!

Una Greene
February 8, 2023
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Incredible! I made this salad for my friends' picnic, and they all loved it. The combo of pineapple and chicken is just perfect.

Mark Stevens
February 19, 2021
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Absolutely loved it!

Gina
January 6, 2021
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Delicious! Made this for a potluck, and it was a hit!

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