Grilled chicken and pineapple salad just 290 calories

Nothing beats a flavour packed salad for a healthy lunch or light dinner. If you’re a fan of the sweet pineapple that’s in season at present, give this Grilled Chicken & Pineapple Salad a try!

This recipe comes from 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge member Cassie.

Cassie says, ‘At only 290 calories this salad will leave you completely satisfied. The sweetness of pineapple and the tang of balsamic vinegar balance perfectly together.’

If you’re after more pineapple-themed recipes, look no further than the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge.

As a member, you’ll have access to recipes such as Pineapple Mint Jelly, Pork with Pineapple Salsa, or Mango and Pineapple Chia Pudding.

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Grilled chicken and pineapple salad

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Course

Main Dish

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Ingredients

• 1/2 fresh pineapple cubed
• 500 grams chicken breast cubed
• 200 grams snow peas sliced
• 1 red capsicum cubed
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cucumber sliced
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Course Main Dish Servings Ingredients 1/2 fresh pineapple cubed 500 grams chicken breast cubed 200 grams snow peas sliced 1 red capsicum cubed 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 cups baby spinach 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 cucumber sliced 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200C.
2. Place cubed pineapple and capsicum on a lined baking tray, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and bake for 15 minutes.
3. Toss the cubed chicken in smoked paprika.
4. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large fry pan.
5. Place cubed chicken in pan and sauté until cooked through.
6. Allow chicken, capsicum & pineapple to cool slightly.
7. Toss spinach, cucumber and snow peas in balsamic vinegar and portion into 4 serves. Top each with chicken, capsicum and pineapple.
8. If preparing ahead, keep raw salad ingredients separate to the cooked ingredients in air tight containers.
9. Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Recipe Notes

290 calories per serve

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