Description
Tropical Hawaiian Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of summer to your table. This delightful recipe features tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and colorful vegetables tossed in a creamy dressing. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light lunch option. With its combination of sweet and tangy notes, this salad is sure to impress your guests while being quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 (14 oz) can pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve juice)
- 8 oz rotini or bowtie pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup shredded carrots (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup reserved pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, reserved pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt & pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chicken, pineapple tidbits, red bell pepper, green onions, and shredded carrots if desired.
- Drizzle dressing over the pasta mixture and gently mix to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg