Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Salad
Description
This Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Salad is a colorful, satisfying meal packed with flavor and texture! Juicy grilled chicken, sweet caramelized pineapple, crisp romaine lettuce, kidney beans, and cherry tomatoes come together beautifully with a creamy honey-mayo dressing. A dash of cayenne adds an optional little kick. Perfect for summer gatherings, lunch, or a light yet hearty dinner, this crowd-pleasing salad is as delicious as it is easy to prepare!
Ingredients
- 1 kg / 2 lbs 4 oz chicken breasts
- 800 g / 28 oz canned pineapple slices drained
- 400 g / 14 oz canned red beans drained
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved or left whole
- 1 head romaine lettuce or your favorite lettuce
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the marinade:
- ¾ cup canola oil
- ¾ cup milk
- A pinch of salt
- A dash of black pepper
For the dressing:
- 1 cup good-quality mayonnaise
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- A dash of cayenne powder optional, for a subtle warmth
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large ceramic bowl, combine the milk and oil, and season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and leave to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, drain the chicken breasts from the marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the hot grill pan (you may need to do this in batches). Cook for about 7 to 10 minutes, flipping occasionally and basting with ¼ cup of the marinade, until well-cooked and beautifully browned on both sides. Remove from the heat, slice the chicken breasts, and set aside.
- To the same grill pan, add the pineapple slices without cleaning the pan first, as the delicious pan residues will infuse the pineapple with extra flavor. Grill on both sides until a lovely golden color is achieved, then set aside.
- Chop the romaine lettuce and scatter it across a large serving dish. Neatly arrange the sliced grilled chicken breasts, grilled pineapple slices, drained beans, and cherry tomatoes on top.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Adjust the salt to your taste preference, drizzle over the salad, and toss gently to assemble. Enjoy!
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