Description
These Pineapple Chicken Salad Sandwiches are a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a light and tasty meal. The creamy pineapple dressing adds a sweet and tangy twist to the classic chicken salad, making it a refreshing option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad:
- 4 cups cooked chicken chunks or shredded
- 1½ cups halved red grapes
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 small bunch green onions thinly sliced
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple drained well (reserve 2 tablespoons of juice)
Creamy Pineapple Dressing:
- 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice (from when you drained the pineapple)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the chicken salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together cooked chicken, celery, red grapes, almonds, green onions, and crushed pineapple.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add mayonnaise, pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until combined.
- Combine dressing with chicken salad: Pour the dressing over the chicken salad and mix well.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Use the chicken salad to fill croissants, rolls, or bread of choice.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 9 cups of chicken salad.
- Microwave the cream cheese to soften it for easy mixing.
- Drain the pineapple well and save the juices for the dressing.
- You can use rotisserie chicken for added flavor and convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 324mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0.04g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
