Tropical Luau Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
306 kcal
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Course
Salad
Tropical Luau Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons
Description
This salad uses the flavors of a tropical luau by pairing sweet pineapple with crunchy macadamia nuts and tender chicken that has a macadamia crust. The crispy wonton strips add texture and contrast to the greens and fruit. The dressing is a smooth blend of the pineapple salsa base, rice vinegar’s acidity, olive oil’s richness, and fresh cilantro’s herbal brightness.
Leftover Macadamia Crusted Chicken can be served cold or briefly warmed in the oven for a tender, flavorful protein addition. The salad suits a light lunch or dinner, balancing sweet, savory, and crunchy elements in each bite.
The pineapple salsa in the dressing can be processed in a food processor until smooth to evenly coat the greens and ingredients, harmonizing the flavors throughout the dish.
Ingredients
- mixed greens
- chicken leftover from Macadamia Crusted Chicken
- pineapple in 1/2 inch chunks, chopped
- macadamia nuts
- wonton wrappers
- cooking oil for frying
Dressing
- pineapple prepared as salsa
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Put mixed greens in a bowl.
- Top with pineapple and macadamia nuts.
- Chop up leftover macadamia chicken. Great eaten cold, or you can put in 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.
To make dressing:
- Combine leftover pineapple salsa with rice vinegar, olive oil and cilantro in food processor until smooth.
Notes
- This salad is made using leftover Macadamia Crusted Chicken; it can be served cold or reheated briefly in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes.
- The dressing combines pineapple salsa with rice vinegar, olive oil, and fresh cilantro for a smooth, tangy finish.
- Frying wonton wrappers until crispy adds contrasting texture to the salad.
- Adapted from Clinton Kelly's Macadamia Crusted Chicken recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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