Chicken Pineapple Salad
Salad
50 minutes
4 servings
Overview
Try this salad if you have leftover chicken or when you want a fresh take on traditional chicken salad. Phase One-Repair
Ingredients
For Salad Only: See Steps for Dressing instructions
2 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon(s) organic coconut or avocado oil
1 cup(s) pineapple, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup(s) celery, diced
6 black olives, chopped
2 tablespoon(s) walnuts or macadamian nuts, chopped
3 tablespoon(s) vegan ranch dressing (see link)
8 lettuce leaves, romaine or bibb
sea salt and pepper to taste
*optional garnish: avocado slices, or chopped onions
Steps
Make the Vegan Ranch Dessing ahead of time.
You'll need:
1 can full fat organic coconut milk
2 tablespoon(s) shallots
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoon(s) organic apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoon(s) chopped chives, fresh or dried
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh or dried parsley
1 tablespoon(s) fresh or dried dill
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh or dried basil
1 teaspoon(s) salt and pepper, or to taste
Put it all into a blender and mix. Keep stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week.
Steps for the salad
1. Make the Vegan Ranch Dressing ahead of time.
2. Cook your chicken: Flatten out with a meat tenderizer, and place in a skillet with the oil on medium heat. Cook 10-15 minutes, both sides, until the center is no longer pink. When cooled, chop into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces.
3. In a medium bowl, add celery, nuts, olives, pineapple, chicken, and the vegan ranch dressing. Mix together well.
4. Clean your lettuce and pat dry. Use 2 tablespoons of the chicken pineapple mixture per lettuce leaf. Garnish with an avocado or chopped onions. Enjoy!