Today’s recipe is Potato Salad with Chicken Apple and Pineapple with a slight twist to the Classic Potato salad. A creamy and delicious chunky salad, made with potatoes laden with mayonnaise and sour cream. YUMMM….
This salad can be served as a side dish and is perfect for Summer barbecues and picnics.
I love simply love a good creamy Potato Salad. Hmmm.. No. I mean everyone loves potato salad, right? But this time I added a little twist to my regular Potato salad preparation.
I decided to add chicken, apple and pineapple to this salad. Simply love the little crunch that it gets from the apples, sweetness and tanginess from the pineapple and the addition of chicken makes my hubby very happy. I have also added chilli flakes as it gives a slight kick to the salad which goes perfectly with the sweetness and tanginess of the salad.
Potato Salad with chicken is not one of the healthiest salads 🙂 as the dressing is made with mayonnaise and sour cream. But who cares, sometimes it just feels good to have food for the soul, it is so tasty and so satisfying. And this not a salad we are going to eat on a regular basis.
This salad is such an easy and simple dish. Whenever there is barbecue at home this Potato salad is a must and it is thoroughly loved and enjoyed by all my friends. This is one of my favourite salads too and I enjoy it chilled. 😀
- 450 grams Potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 Chicken breast, cooked and cubed
- 1 small Cucumber, cubed
- 1 Apple, cubed
- 3-4 slices pineapple, cubed
- 1 cup Iceburg lettuce, roughly torn into pieces
- 100ml Sour cream
- 75ml Mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground pepper
- Chilli flakes
- salt as per taste
- In a large sauce pan place the potato pieces covered with water and bring it boil on medium to high heat. then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes and let it cool approximately 20-30 minutes.
- In a large bowl mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard. Then add salt and freshly ground pepper and mix everything well.
- Now to this add the prepared potatoes, cucumbers, apples, pineapples, lettuce, chicken and the chilli flakes and gently combine everything together.
- Add salt and pepper to season.
- Enjoy this salad at room temperature or chilled.
- The chicken is entirely optional, feel free to skip it. Perfect for vegeterians.
- You can also add chopped boiled eggs to the salad.
I hope you love this Potato Salad with Chicken Apple and Pineapple as much as we do.
You know what guys I would love to see your creations. If you have tried this recipe, just click a pic and tag me @gastronomicbong or #gastronomicbong on Instagram or on Facebook.
This is such a fabulous and delicious salad. Give it a try and I am sure you will love it too.. 🙂
Bon Appetit!!!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
July 3, 2014This potato salad looks beautiful! I love the apple and pineapple in here…gives it a nice twist!
The Gastronomic Bong
July 3, 2014Yes, the apple and pineapple gives this salad a nice sweet and tangy flavour.. Thank you so much for stopping by Gayle.. 🙂
Anna Johnston
July 3, 2014Oh yummy, this recipe kind of reminds me of a slaw salad. It’s not really salad weather, but Ill be sure to add this to the list for ‘as soon as it warms up….’
The Gastronomic Bong
July 3, 2014Hi Anna, its nice to meet you.. Thanks for stopping by.. do try this and let me know how you get on.. 🙂
ela@GrayApron
July 3, 2014Great idea to add pineapple, I never thought of that!
ela h.
The Gastronomic Bong
July 3, 2014Pineapple is a wonderful addition to this salad. It is not overpowering at all.. & the sweetness and tanginess from it goes really well with this salad.. Thank you Ela. 🙂
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext
July 3, 2014This potato salad looks so exciting and tasty!
The Gastronomic Bong
July 3, 2014Thank you Jess.. 🙂
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven
July 3, 2014What a fun twist on potato salad! I love how you’ve got apples in here for crunch and pineapple for a tropical sweetness. I must try this salad this barbecue season! 😉
The Gastronomic Bong
July 3, 2014Hey Sarah, I loved the fruity twist too… Please do try, I am sure you will love it.. 😀
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
July 3, 2014Love the use of pineapple here! Very summery and tropical 🙂
The Gastronomic Bong
July 3, 2014Thank you Medha.. 🙂
Sam @ Sugar Spun Run
July 3, 2014I really like how you added fruit… I never would have thought to do that! Sounds very refreshing 🙂
The Gastronomic Bong
July 3, 2014Adding fruits gave this salad a nice refreshing and fruity flavour.. I hope you try this. Thank you Sam 🙂
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron
July 3, 2014Wow, what a unique potato salad! Looks delish, perfect for a hot summers day!
The Gastronomic Bong
July 3, 2014Thank you Denise.. 🙂
marcie
July 3, 2014This is such a fun twist on potato salad — it reminds me of a waldorf salad in a way. This looks just delicious!
The Gastronomic Bong
July 3, 2014Oh yes.. Now as you are saying I can see the similarity.. 😀
Thank you so much Marcie.. 🙂
Rachael | Spache the Spatula
July 3, 2014I love putting fruit in my chicken salad, but never thought of it with potato salad—great idea!!
The Gastronomic Bong
July 3, 2014You will definitely love it… Thank you Rachael… 😀
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods
July 4, 2014Wow, this salad is a meal in itself. It looks so delicious and I love the combination with the fruit. Pinning!
The Gastronomic Bong
July 4, 2014Thank you Cindy… I agree its a meal in itself.. I literally sit with a bowlful of this salad for lunch. A wholesome lunch.. 😀
Danielle
July 5, 2014I love the addition of the fruit! Such a fun and unique idea.
The Gastronomic Bong
July 5, 2014Thank you Danielle.. 🙂
Helen @ Scrummy Lane
July 7, 2014I really love the apple and pineapple in this. Who cares that the dressing isn’t the healthiest – all in moderation! Plus you could always replace a little of the mayo with some Greek yoghurt if you wanted to … or not!!
The Gastronomic Bong
July 7, 2014Thank you so much Helen.. Replacing mayo with greek yogurt sounds perfect and healthy too.. Will definitely try doing it the next time I make this salad 😀
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes
July 7, 2014I love the fruits in this potato salad, such a great additions! Your photos are gorgeous.
The Gastronomic Bong
July 7, 2014Thank you so much Jessica! I personally love the tangy flavours 🙂