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Tropical Luau Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons
5 from 15 votes

Tropical Luau Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons

Tropical Luau Chicken Salad combines mixed greens, pineapple chunks, macadamia nuts, and diced leftover macadamia crusted chicken topped with crispy fried wonton wrappers. The dressing blends pineapple salsa with rice vinegar, olive oil, and cilantro, adding a tangy, fresh finish that complements the rich nuts and savory chicken.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 306 kcal
Course: Salad

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

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  1. Put mixed greens in a bowl.
  2. Top with pineapple and macadamia nuts.
  3. Chop up leftover macadamia chicken. Great eaten cold, or you can put in 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.
To make dressing:
  1. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306

% 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.