Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad brings together crisp greens, tropical fruit, and savory toppings in a bright, refreshing salad inspired by island flavors.
Photo by Clair P.
Copycat Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad
Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad is a large salad featuring mixed greens, tropical fruit, veggies and chicken tossed with a sweet tangy dressing.
This copycat recreates the restaurant salad by focusing on fresh textures, balanced sweetness, and the signature island style combination that made it stand out.
Quick Recipe Overview
- Best For: Light meals, lunch, shared salads
- Flavor Profile: Fresh, sweet, savory
- Skill Level: Easy assembly
- What Makes It Like the Restaurant: Tropical fruit and sweet tangy dressing
Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory is known for its expansive menu and oversized portions that span multiple cuisines. Alongside rich pastas and desserts, the restaurant has long offered large, composed salads designed to function as full meals. The Luau Salad reflected the brand’s interest in global and tropical influences, combining familiar salad components with island inspired flavors. It fit neatly into the menu as a lighter option that still felt indulgent and visually abundant.
The Tropical Salad That Felt Like a Meal
Tropical style salads became popular as restaurants looked to balance heavier menus with fresher options. These salads often combine fruit, crunchy textures, and savory proteins to create contrast without relying on heavy sauces. The style borrows loosely from island flavor profiles rather than strict regional traditions. Cheesecake Factory’s Luau Salad follows that approach, offering a bright, approachable salad that still feels substantial.
Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad Recipe
Make our Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad Recipe at home tonight for your family. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Salad will taste just like the one you would get at the Cheesecake Factory.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups Mixed Greens
- 3 Chicken Breasts grilled & sliced into thin strips
- 1 Red Bell Pepper sliced into thin strips
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper sliced into thin strips
- 1 1/2 cups fresh Green Beans blanched, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1 Cucumber sliced
- 1 Red Onion cut into small pieces
- 1 fresh Mango cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground Black Pepper
Dressing
- 1 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup seasoned Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
Garnishes
- 8 6-inch Egg Roll Wraps, fried crisp
- 4 ounces Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 4 ounces Macadamia Nuts toasted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds toasted
- 4 ounces Carrots peeled, sliced into 1-inch thin strips
- 1 ounce Green Onion sliced into 1-inch thin strips
Instructions
- Place the lettuce mix, chicken, bell peppers, green beans, cucumber slices, red onion, and mango, into a large mixing bowl.
- Season the ingredients with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette (your favorite choice), seasoned rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and sesame oil.
- Drizzle the dressing into the bowl with the salad ingredients and gently toss together.
- Brush a little sweet and sour sauce onto each crispy egg roll wrapper. Build the salad in each serving bowl with alternating layers of salad mixture, a crispy glazed egg roll wrapper, more salad mixture, another crispy glazed egg roll wrapper and then the remaining salad mixture.
- Sprinkle the macadamia nuts and sesame seeds all over each salad.
- Garnish each salad with some thin sliced carrots and green onions.
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Questions People Ask
What fruit is used in the Luau Salad
It typically includes tropical fruit such as pineapple or citrus for sweetness.
Is the Luau Salad served with chicken
Some versions include grilled chicken, while others are served without protein.
Can I make the dressing ahead of time
Yes. The dressing can be made in advance and refrigerated.
Is this salad meant to be a main dish
Yes. It is usually served as a full size entrée salad.
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