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Hawaiian chicken chopped salad with romaine lettuce, diced chicken, pineapple, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, green onion, and crispy wonton chips in a shallow bowl.

Hawaiian Chicken Chopped Salad with Wonton Chips

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Hawaiian Chicken Chopped Salad with Wonton Chips is a healthy chicken salad recipe with pineapple, romaine, chicken, and crispy wontons.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

Cutting Board
Sharp Knife
Large Mixing Bowl
Small Bowl
Baking Sheet
Whisk
Pastry Brush

Ingredients
 

For the Salad:

  • 5 cups romaine lettuce finely chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
  • 1 cup pineapple diced
  • ¾ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cucumbers finely chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions sliced

For the Sweet Tangy Vinaigrette:

For the Wonton Chips:

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut the wonton wrappers into triangles. Place the wonton triangles on a baking sheet in a single layer. Brush lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, rice vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, and black pepper until smooth
  • Add the chopped romaine, chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, and green onions to a large mixing bowl. Pour the sweet tangy vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently until evenly coated.

Notes

8 WW Smart Points

Tips and Tricks

Keep the Wonton Chips Separate - Add the wonton chips right before serving. This keeps them crisp and keeps the dressing from softening them.
Drain the Pineapple Well - Drain the pineapple before adding it to the salad. Too much extra juice can water down the vinaigrette.
Chop Everything Small - Keep the lettuce, chicken, pineapple, peppers, onion, and cucumber chopped small. This makes each bite balanced.
Use Cold Chicken - Cold cooked chicken works best in this salad. Warm chicken can soften the lettuce and change the texture.
Mix the Dressing First - Whisk the vinaigrette before adding it to the salad so the honey, oil, juice, and seasonings blend well.

Storing

Store the Salad - Place the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Store the Wonton Chips - Place the wonton chips in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Store the Dressing Separately - For the best texture, store the vinaigrette in a small container in the refrigerator and add it right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 26gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 6123IUVitamin C: 63mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mg
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