“I liked the dressing on a Hawaiian chicken salad I tried at a restaurant, so I devised my own through trial and error,” writes Lynn Merrifield, Watrous, Saskatchewan. “I make this salad at least once a week. You can also add mandarin oranges or pineapple chunks.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1485925,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,307330,307344,304328,305487,306600,303966,306848,304297,304268,307307,304071,304350,324623,306571,307614],"categories-v2":[308623,310369,310376,312479,308984,308481,310796,312496,308495,309603,308308,259483,310342,308668,309001,309177,312458,312574,310591],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chicken Pasta Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-and-spinach-pasta-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EXPS_TOHD24_199593_LauraScherb_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hawaiian Macaroni Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/hawaiian-macaroni-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Hawaiian-Macaroni-Salad_EXPS_TOHVP24_256066_MR_07_11_2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/grilled-chicken-caesar-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Grilled-Chicken-Caesar-Salad_EXPS_FT24_22826_EC_050124_4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Grilled Asian Chicken Pasta Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/grilled-asian-chicken-pasta-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOHD24_143282_KristinaVanni_5.jpg"},{"post_title":"Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/grilled-chicken-chopped-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps192803_SD163615C04_05_8b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hawaiian Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/hawaiian-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hawaiian-Salad_EXPS_TOHD24_7487_EricKleinberg_5.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chicken-Salad_EXPS_TOHPP19_3087_B08_27_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/grilled-chicken-pasta-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grilled-Chicken-Pasta-Salad_exps10431_GM1178114D13A_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hawaiian Fruit Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/hawaiian-fruit-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps17430_QC10223D48.jpg"},{"post_title":"Tropical Chicken Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/tropical-chicken-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps1052_TH1601_C25D.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hawaiian Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/hawaiian-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hawaiian-Chicken_EXPS_TOHD24_20039_KristinaVanni_6.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/hawaiian-pineapple-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Hawaiian-Pineapple-Chicken_exps23696_TH1999633C08_04_5bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hawaiian Deli Sandwiches","post_link":"\/recipes\/hawaiian-deli-sandwiches\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps26323_QC854037D48.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hawaiian Baked Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/hawaiian-baked-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken Pasta Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-pasta-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps3468_CX2939C51B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken and Rice Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-and-rice-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps19363_LT10289D42.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken Spaghetti Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-spaghetti-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps26812_CFT10529D42BS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken Fruit Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-fruit-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps8966_GFKL1178118D13A-3.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps21038_QC10362D35A.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/hawaiian-grilled-chicken-salad\/","name":"Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Salad","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2022-10-21","prepTime":"PT20M","cookTime":"PT0M","totalTime":"PT20M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps21038_QC10362D35A.jpg","height":300,"width":300},"recipeCategory":["Lunch"],"description":"\"I liked the dressing on a Hawaiian chicken salad I tried at a restaurant, so I devised my own through trial and error,\" writes Lynn Merrifield, Watrous, Saskatchewan. \"I make this salad at least once a week. You can also add mandarin oranges or pineapple chunks.\"","recipeIngredient":["4 grilled boneless skinless chicken breast halves","1\/4 cup Catalina salad dressing","1\/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning","1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder","1\/3 cup olive oil","1\/4 cup lemon juice","1\/4 cup honey","1\/4 cup honey mustard","1 garlic clove, minced","1\/4 teaspoon dried tarragon","1\/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed","1 bunch romaine, torn","2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped","1 cup sliced cucumber","3 green onions, sliced"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Place the chicken in a microwave-safe dish. Combine the salad dressing, lemon-pepper and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 1-2 minutes or until heated through."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Meanwhile, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic tarragon and rosemary; shake well. On four plates, arrange the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber and onions. Top with chicken and drizzle with dressing."}],"recipeYield":"4 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 510 calories","fatContent":"29g fat (4g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"74mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"465mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"38g carbohydrate (29g sugars","fiberContent":"4g fiber)","proteinContent":"30g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBowtie"},"reviewBody":"Great tasting salad! We loved the dressing. I don't really understand why the salad dressing and spices had to be microwaved on the chicken, unless the chicken was previously grilled and needed to be warmed up.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-07-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCorn"},"reviewBody":"This chicken is called grilled for a reason. I have made this since 2003. It's grill counterpart is amazing, and needs to be attached. it is called grilled sesame chicken. Love it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"21038","romance_copy_dek":"\"I liked the dressing on a Hawaiian chicken salad I tried at a restaurant, so I devised my own through trial and error,\" writes Lynn Merrifield, Watrous, Saskatchewan. \"I make this salad at least once a week. You can also add mandarin oranges or pineapple chunks.\"","enhanced_recipe_title":"Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Salad","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 grilled boneless skinless chicken breast halves","IngredientText":"4 grilled boneless skinless chicken breast halves"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup Catalina salad dressing","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup Catalina salad dressing"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/3 cup olive oil","IngredientText":"1\/3 cup olive oil"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup lemon juice","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup lemon juice"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup honey","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup honey"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup honey mustard","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup honey mustard"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 garlic clove, minced","IngredientText":"1 garlic clove, minced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon dried tarragon","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon dried tarragon"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 bunch romaine, torn","IngredientText":"1 bunch romaine, torn"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped","IngredientText":"2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup sliced cucumber","IngredientText":"1 cup sliced cucumber"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 green onions, sliced","IngredientText":"3 green onions, sliced"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps21038_QC10362D35A.jpg","RecipeId":21038,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"exps21038_QC10362D35A.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Lynn","Lastname":"Merrifield","City":"Watrous","StateDescription":"Saskatchewan","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep\/Total Time: 20 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":4,"MaximumServingQuantity":4,"Yield":"4 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Salad","SubmittedTitle":"Grilled Chicken Salad","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":5,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":20,"CookTimeInMinutes":0,"TotalTimeInMinutes":20,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Grilled Chicken Salad","OriginalSourceProject":"Grilled Chicken Salad","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":"Editor's Note:<\/b> This recipe was tested with an 1100-watt microwave.","Metadescription":null,"AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"\"I liked the dressing on a Hawaiian chicken salad I tried at a restaurant, so I devised my own through trial and error,\" writes Lynn Merrifield, Watrous, Saskatchewan. \"I make this salad at least once a week. You can also add mandarin oranges or pineapple chunks.\"","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Place the chicken in a microwave-safe dish. Combine the salad dressing, lemon-pepper and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Meanwhile, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic tarragon and rosemary; shake well. On four plates, arrange the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber and onions. Top with chicken and drizzle with dressing. ","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Chicken Salads","ID":94894},{"Name":"Green Salad Recipes","ID":94926},{"Name":"Salads","ID":94286}],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Chicken Breast Recipes","ID":100621},{"Name":"Chicken Recipes","ID":100561},{"Name":"Chicken Salad Recipes","ID":101009},{"Name":"Citrus Fruits","ID":102001},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029},{"Name":"Quick Chicken Dinner Recipes","ID":100565},{"Name":"Salad Greens","ID":102033}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Simple Quick Recipes","ID":107425},{"Name":"Simple Recipes","ID":107261},{"Name":"Simple Salad Recipes","ID":107429},{"Name":"View All Simple Recipes","ID":107453}],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Quick","ID":304350},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Garden Salads","ID":306600},{"Name":"Salads","ID":306571},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Appliances","ID":304032},{"Name":"Microwave","ID":304071},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Chicken","ID":307330},{"Name":"Chicken Breasts","ID":307344},{"Name":"Meat & Poultry","ID":307307},{"Name":"Vegetables","ID":307614},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Lunch","ID":304297},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 each: 510 calories, 29g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. ","NoOfRatings":2,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/exps21038_QC10362D35A.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/exps21038_QC10362D35A.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[],"CommentCount":2,"RatingCount":2,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"
This chicken is called grilled for a reason. I have made this since 2003. It's grill counterpart is amazing, and needs to be attached. it is called grilled sesame chicken. Love it!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"07\/06\/2013 06:01","GUID":"543106d2279841bf833ca6f4daf79987","MemberId":2394606,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ALCfood","SubmittedDate":"07\/06\/2013 06:00"},{"Comment":"
Great tasting salad! We loved the dressing. I don't really understand why the salad dressing and spices had to be microwaved on the chicken, unless the chicken was previously grilled and needed to be warmed up.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"03\/31\/2011 19:26","GUID":"0150cc1d6b5a4ce8ac45715f5ac5a973","MemberId":1304335,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"fishtrap515","SubmittedDate":"03\/31\/2011 19:26"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43730,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312458,"name":"Salads","slug":"salads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312393,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Don't think you like salads? Think again. Try one of our delicious recipes for potato, pasta, lettuce, rice and a whole bunch of other salad varieties.","parent":310796,"count":4186,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/salads\/"},{"term_id":312479,"name":"Chicken Salads","slug":"chicken-salads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312414,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for recipes for chicken salads? Taste Recipes has the best chicken salads recipes from real cooks like you, featuring reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips.","parent":312458,"count":303,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/salads\/chicken-salads\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Salad"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n