Fruity Chicken Rice Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this Fruity Chicken Rice Salad, a refreshing fusion of savory and sweet flavors that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or potlucks. This vibrant dish combines tender shredded chicken, fluffy white or nutty brown rice, and an array of fresh fruits like juicy pineapple, crisp apple, and sweet red grapes, creating a delightful burst of textures and tastes in every bite. Elevated by crunchy celery, optional nuts for added richness, and a zesty honey-lemon dressing, this chilled salad is both satisfying and nutrient-packed. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s a versatile, crowd-pleasing recipe that's ideal for healthy eating and easy meal prep. Serve it as a light main dish or a colorful side—perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked white or brown rice
• 1.5 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
• 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1 cup Red grapes, halved
• 1 medium Diced apple (any crisp variety, like Granny Smith or Fuji)
• 0.5 cup Chopped celery
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or slivered almonds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your ingredients. If the rice is not already cooked, cook it according to package instructions and allow it to cool completely. Shred or cube the cooked chicken breast.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice, shredded chicken, pineapple chunks, halved red grapes, diced apple, chopped celery, and nuts if using.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the rice and chicken mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad and give it a final toss.

Step 6

Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and taste for seasoning. Add more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve cold as a main dish or side salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1584.2 grams (1584.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2174

Total Fat 83.40g	107%
Saturated Fat 12.80g	64%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 304mg	101%
Sodium 1547mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 228.50g	83%
Dietary Fiber 17.10g	61%
Total Sugars 87.30g
Protein 133.60g	267%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 271mg	21%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 2529mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.1%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 41.6%