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Hawaiian Chicken Salad: Gluten-Free & Whole Health Flexi-Plan

A refreshing and nutritious Hawaiian Chicken Salad, perfect for a healthy meal that fits into a gluten-free and whole health lifestyle.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts grilled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach and arugula
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup macadamia nuts chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, and lime juice. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, pineapple chunks, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. Slice the grilled chicken and add it to the salad mixture. Sprinkle with chopped macadamia nuts.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Transfer the salad to a serving platter and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 4gSugar: 10g

Notes

This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.

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