And, this Hawaiian pineapple salad is full of flavors that burst on your palate! The most classic pineapple fruit salad is the candle salad. If you’ve not tried it, well, then you’re in for a treat! The salad is typically composed of lettuce , pineapple , banana , cherry, and either mayonnaise or, according to some recipes, cottage cheese .
Here are some different variations and ways you can customize your chicken Hawaiian salad recipe: If you don't love water chestnuts substitute additional celery. Add some chopped bell peppers. Use sliced or slivered almonds in place of macadamia nuts. Walnuts would also be a tasty option. Use pineapple tidbits instead of chunks.
Unfortunately, a serving is enough to rack up almost an entire day’s worth of carbs on a keto diet. Carbs in fresh pineapple clock in at 21.7 grams total carbs for a 1-slice serving (3/4 inches thick) [ * ]. Are net carbs in pineapple any lower? They are, but not by much: For the same 1-slice serving size, pineapple net carbs add up to 19.4 grams.
These are optional ingredients that you can mix with the fruit and marshmallows. You can add chopped pecans, chopped walnuts, and/or sweetened shredded coconut to your Cool Whip Fruit Salad.