Tropical Hawaiian Pasta Salad
Tropical Hawaiian Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. With juicy pineapple, tender chicken, and a creamy dressing, this salad is perfect for any warm-weather gathering, from picnics to barbecues. It combines an exciting array of textures and flavors that will transport you straight to an island paradise with each delightful bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 (14 oz) can pineapple tidbits, drained
- 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 pasta in salted water until tender; rinse under cold water and drain.
- 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.
- Drizzle dressing over the mixture and gently fold until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to meld flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg