Wilderness Chicken Salad with Pineapple and Dill

Name: Wilderness Chicken Salad with Pineapple and Dill
Prep time: 23 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large pieces Cooked Chicken Breast (shredded, approximately 1.5 lbs (700g) raw weight); 3-4 stalks Celery (finely diced); 1/2 medium Red Onion (finely diced); 1/2 large Yellow Bell Pepper (finely diced); 1/4 to 1/2 whole Fresh Pineapple (cored and diced); 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 1-2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard; 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (from 1 fresh lemon); 2-3 tablespoons Fresh Dill (chopped); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste)

A refreshing and hearty chicken salad perfect for outdoor adventures or a light meal. This recipe combines tender shredded chicken with crisp celery, vibrant red onion and bell pepper, and the sweet tang of fresh pineapple, all coated in a creamy lemon-dill dressing. Made simple for cooking in the wild, it's packed with flavor and easy to prepare, offering a delicious and satisfying dish that's great for picnics, camping, or a healthy lunch.

#Chicken Salad

#Outdoor Cooking

#Camping Food

#Picnic

#Easy Recipe

#Healthy

#Summer Salad

#No-Cook

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#Meal Prep

Finished chicken salad, close-up in bowl

Recipe Information

23m

Prep Time

Cook Time

23m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

48g

Protein

18g

Carbs

28g

Fat

Chicken salad in natural outdoor setting

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Serving a scoop of chicken salad into a cup

Instructions

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Begin by preparing the lemon-dill dressing. Squeeze the fresh lemon to extract about 2 tablespoons of juice. Finely chop the fresh dill. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
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Begin by preparing the lemon-dill dressing. Squeeze the fresh lemon to extract about 2 tablespoons of juice. Finely chop the fresh dill. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
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Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and mustard to your preferred creaminess and tang.
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Next, prepare all the fresh produce. Finely dice the celery stalks, red onion, and yellow bell pepper. Then, core and dice the fresh pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Ensure all ingredients are cut to a similar size for a consistent texture in the salad.
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Next, prepare all the fresh produce. Finely dice the celery stalks, red onion, and yellow bell pepper. Then, core and dice the fresh pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Ensure all ingredients are cut to a similar size for a consistent texture in the salad.
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Ensure all vegetables and pineapple are diced uniformly for best texture and even distribution of flavors.
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Take your pre-cooked chicken breasts and shred them. You can do this by hand for a rustic texture, or use two forks. Alternatively, you can cube the chicken if preferred.
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Take your pre-cooked chicken breasts and shred them. You can do this by hand for a rustic texture, or use two forks. Alternatively, you can cube the chicken if preferred.
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Shredding chicken by hand creates a nice rustic texture, but you can also cube it for a neater presentation.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, diced celery, red onion, yellow bell pepper, and diced fresh pineapple.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, diced celery, red onion, yellow bell pepper, and diced fresh pineapple.
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Use a large bowl to make mixing easier without spilling any ingredients.
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Pour the prepared lemon-dill dressing over all the combined ingredients in the large bowl.
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Pour the prepared lemon-dill dressing over all the combined ingredients in the large bowl.
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Mix gently to avoid breaking down the ingredients too much, maintaining their individual textures.
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Gently mix all the ingredients until everything is thoroughly coated with the dressing. Serve the chicken salad immediately, or for best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Gently mix all the ingredients until everything is thoroughly coated with the dressing. Serve the chicken salad immediately, or for best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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The salad tastes even better after chilling for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.