I’m loving the Hawaiian flavors lately. I made Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches a few days ago (which were amazing if I do say so myself) and I had some left over fresh pineapple so I thought, why not make another Hawaiian inspired dish? These sandwiches are packed with the flavors of the Islands.
Hawaiian Chicken Salad Sandwiches
I tried to think of all foods that remind me of Hawaii when making this recipe (even though sadly I’ve never been there, what is up with that??). Of course I thought of Hawaiian Pizza, one of my favorites with its ham and pineapple combo. Then I’d say the first type of nut I think of when I think of Hawaii is Macadamia, and can you have a chicken salad sandwich without some kind of nut? Also, I wanted to add a bit of sweetness to the dressing (but don’t worry it’s not overly sweet) so I added in the honey and pineapple juice. I don’t like a really thick dressing over my chicken salad but if you do you could omit the pineapple juice and add a few more tablespoons of the mayo or some Greek yogurt. Don’t be afraid to make substitutions to make a recipe more delicious for your family’s taste!
Tropical Recipes to Try
I hope you love these delicious Island inspired sandwiches! May they make you feel as though you are vacationing in Hawaii. Here are a few more Island Vibe recipes you might want to make for a luau, pool party, or island-themed event!
Hawaiian Fried Rice Classic Macaroni Salad Pineapple Mango Lemonade Coconut Shrimp Pineapple Coconut Thumbprint Cookies Coconut Rice
