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Healthy Protein Pineapple Chicken Salad with a Simple and Sweet Garlic Vinaigrette

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Pineapple Chicken Chopped Salad with Sweet Garlic Vinaigrette is sweet, savory, and packed with protein – the perfect salad trio! A fantastic combination of ingredients come together into one bowl.

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By far, the most popular of all white meats is chicken. For starters, it’s inexpensive and quick to prepare. Also, it can be served in a way variety of ways, for example, a Pineapple Chicken Chopped Salad with Sweet Garlic Vinaigrette. It is sweet and savory and packed with protein.

It’s a delicious pineapple chicken chopped salad that will leave you asking for more, for real. Nothing left behind. This salad will leave you full, without any guilt. You will find that the pineapple and chicken go so great together, you will be asking yourself why you haven’t made it before.

Another bonus to this salad is that its full of so many health benefits. The chicken is a good source of protein and its good to eat to promote weight loss. Pineapple, one of my favorite citrus fruits, promotes weight loss and also improves circulation.

Health benefits of chicken

After watching documentaries and researching about consuming meat in general, I have been cooking less with chicken. I was once my to go ingredient in soups and salads.

You should try to buy pasteurized or organic chicken when possible, and there are some benefits to eating chicken, here are a few reasons:

  • Weight-loss- especially chicken breast is low calorie but high in protein.
  • Protect your eyes- because chicken is packed with retinol, lycopene, alpha, and beta-carotene.
  • Boost immune system– chicken is a source of iron, iron, magnesium, and potassium which all help keep you healthy.
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals- Vitamin B can help prevent skin disorders, eliminate weakness, regulating digestion, and improving the nervous system. The D vitamin in chicken helps with bone strengthening. Vitamin A helps build eyesight, eliminate anemia. Potassium and sodium are electrolytes and is helpful in tackling weakness, bone health, brain function, dental care, and metabolic issues.

The bottom line here is that getting your protein, vitamins, and minerals in through your diet is important to help you stay healthy. You can get a one bowl meal packed with nutrition by making this pineapple chicken chopped salad.

What do I need to make this salad?

Spinach is a great addition into this salad if you have spinach haters in your family. The chicken and pineapple hide the flavor for them, while packing in the potassium and vitamin A.

Pineapple helps to fight seasonal allergies, and we all know someone who needs support in that! It also is rich in vitamin C.

Avocado is loaded with fiber and can lower cholesterol levels.

Chicken is a strong ingredient in this recipe, and you know this from all of that information above!

What do I need for the dressing?

Parsley is filled with vitamins A and K.

Honey is rich in antioxidants, protecting your body from inflammation.

Garlic supports heart health.

Along with those ingredients, you will need salt, pepper, water, and lemon juice.

How to make Pineapple Chicken Salad with a Sweet Garlic Vinaigrette

Steps

First sauté or grill 1 boneless – skinless chicken breast, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper. When chicken is fully cooked through and cooled, chop into cubes.

Peel and chop 1/2 pineapple then combine with chopped chicken, chopped 1/4 cup spinach, and 1 chopped avocado.

SWEET GARLIC VINAIGRETTE:
Whisk together 1 stem of chopped parsley, pinch of salt and pepper, 1 Tbsp raw honey, 1 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove. Drizzle on salad when ready to indulge.

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4 Servings
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220 Calories
Time to cook: 30 mins
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup spinach, chopped
  • ½ pineapple
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1 chicken breast, boneless & skinless
  • 1 stem fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 pinch salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 Tbsp raw honey
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

1

First sauté or grill 1 boneless – skinless chicken breast, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper. When chicken is fully cooked through and cooled, chop into cubes.

2

Peel and chop 1/2 pineapple then combine with chopped chicken, chopped 1/4 cup spinach, and 1 chopped avocado.

3

SWEET GARLIC VINAIGRETTE:
Whisk together 1 stem of chopped parsley, pinch of salt and pepper, 1 Tbsp raw honey, 1 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove. Drizzle on salad when ready to indulge.

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Nutrition Facts
Healthy Protein Pineapple Chicken Salad with a Simple and Sweet Garlic Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 82mg4%
Potassium 598mg17%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 353IU7%
Vitamin C 62mg75%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

About the Author

Marina Rizhkov

I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.

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