Lunch
Tender Chicken Salad with Pineapple and Apple
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Prep
25 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
45 min
Tender Chicken Salad with Pineapple and Apple is creamy, sweet-savory, and built for a party table, the fruit and scallions keep it bright while the cheese and eggs give it enough weight to feel like a meal.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken fillets (about 400 g total)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 150 to 200 g hard cheese, grated
- 2 tart apples, peeled and diced
- 2 bananas, diced
- 1 can (400 g) pineapple chunks, drained
- 200 g (1 small can) sweet corn, drained
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
- 100 g mayonnaise
Instructions
- 1Boil the chicken fillets in salted water until cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and dice them.
- 2Chop the hard-boiled eggs.
- 3Grate the cheese on the coarse side of a grater.
- 4Dice the bananas, pineapple, and peeled apples.
- 5Drain the corn well. Thinly slice the scallions.
- 6Combine the chicken, eggs, corn, bananas, pineapple, and apples in a large bowl.
- 7Add the scallions and cheese. Fold in the mayonnaise until evenly coated.
- 8Chill before serving.
Cook's Note
Keep the chicken fully cooled before mixing so the mayonnaise stays thick and the salad holds its shape.
Best Served With
Dark rye, soft rolls, or a simple green salad
Why This Recipe Works
Chicken and eggs give the salad enough structure to hold the sweeter ingredients, while tart apple and pineapple keep it from feeling too flat or heavy. Scallions and cheese add a sharper edge that helps balance the mayonnaise.
Make It Yours
- Use less banana if you want a less sweet version.
- Swap scallions for a little finely chopped onion.
- Use cheddar or a milder hard cheese depending on the finish you want.
- Add extra apple for a sharper, fresher bite.
Leftover Strategy
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir gently before serving again, and spoon leftovers into lettuce cups, toast, or a fresh sandwich.
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Pairing
Iced black tea ↗ or crisp apple cider works well with the fruit and chicken; plain kettle chips ↗ make an easy pantry-side crunch.
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