Aloha Ham Salad Recipe

Name: Aloha Ham Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 2 cups cooked ham, diced; 1 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 medium apple, cored and diced; 4-6 lettuce leaves; 1/4 cup macadamia nuts; 2 tablespoons flaked coconut; 1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice

Escape to paradise with this vibrant Aloha Ham Salad! A complete and refreshing meal in a bowl, this recipe combines juicy pineapple, savory ham, and crunchy water chestnuts for a taste of the islands. Perfect for a light lunch, potluck, or summer picnic. Minimal cooking time – mostly chill time – means maximum flavor.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 150 mins

Calories 547.5 kcal

Protein 49g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aloha Ham Salad

1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups cooked ham, diced
1 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium apple, cored and diced
4-6 lettuce leaves
1/4 cup macadamia nuts
2 tablespoons flaked coconut
1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice

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How to Make Aloha Ham Salad

Drain one 20-ounce can of pineapple chunks, reserving 1 tablespoon of the juice.
In a large bowl, combine the drained pineapple, 2 cups cooked rice, 2 cups diced cooked ham, 1 cup drained water chestnuts, and 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the reserved 1 tablespoon of pineapple juice.
Pour the yogurt mixture over the ham mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Stir in 1 medium apple, cored and diced.
Serve on lettuce-lined plates. Sprinkle generously with 1/4 cup macadamia nuts and 2 tablespoons shredded coconut before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

39g

Carbs

19g

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