Name: Chicken Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette
Yield: 8 (1 cup) servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked (diced skinless chicken breasts (rotisserie)); 1 cup red grapes (cut in half); 1 cups can Dole pineapple chunks (drained or 2fresh pineapple chunks, 15-ounce); 1 bunch green onions (chopped); 1/3 cup pecan halves (toasted); 1/2 cup chopped celery; 2 cups chopped kale; Pineapple Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

Nutrition Dense Pineapple is King of Fruit

Pineapple juice, known as the “king of fruit,” is full of B vitamins, manganese, copper, potassium, beta-carotene, folic acid and immune boosting vitamin C. However, there is so much more to the fruity juice than a drink! Chicken salad may not be the first thing you think of when you hear “pineapple juice,” but we promise this Chicken Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette from Guy’s Guide To Eating Well will quickly become your summer sensation. Pineapple, leafy kale, and toasty pecans give this chicken salad a light and crunchy flavor. It’s tossed in pineapple vinaigrette to add an unexpected burst of juiciness and freshness. Packed with flavor plus it is diabetic and gluten-free – this is a healthy recipe that will totally hit the spot!

Chicken Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette

Fast and fabulous, this top notch chicken salad features pineapple, healthy leafy kale, and toasty pecans tossed with a subtle, sweet tropical pineapple vinaigrette.

Servings 8 (1 cup) servings

Ingredients

3 cups cooked diced skinless chicken breasts (rotisserie)
1 cup red grapes cut in half
1 cups can Dole pineapple chunks drained or 2fresh pineapple chunks, 15-ounce
1 bunch green onions chopped
1/3 cup pecan halves toasted
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cups chopped kale
Pineapple Vinaigrette recipe follows

Servings 8 (1 cup) servings

Ingredients

3 cups cooked diced skinless chicken breasts (rotisserie)
1 cup red grapes cut in half
1 cups can Dole pineapple chunks drained or 2fresh pineapple chunks, 15-ounce
1 bunch green onions chopped
1/3 cup pecan halves toasted
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cups chopped kale
Pineapple Vinaigrette recipe follows

Instructions

In large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss with Pineapple Vinaigrette (see recipe).

Pineapple Vinaigrette

This Pineapple vinaigrette perfectly complements the fruity chicken salad.

Servings 3/4 cup

Ingredients

2 teaspoons dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup Dole pineapple juice
1 tablespoon honey

Servings 3/4 cup

Ingredients

2 teaspoons dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup Dole pineapple juice
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

In bowl, whisk together all ingredients.

Nutritional Info

Per Serving: Calories 199 kcal, Calories from Fat 39%, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 222 mg, Carbohydrates 14 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Total Sugars 11 g, Protein 17 g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 fruit, 2 1/2 lean meat

Nutrition Nugget: Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin K which is essential in bone health, helping keep calcium in the bones.

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Chicken Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette is from the Cancer chapter of Holly’s men’s cookbook. There is over 100% of your recommended daily amount of Vitamin C in 1 cup of pineapple; acting as an antioxidant and protecting against cancer.