Creamy Gingered Pineapple Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads to tropical perfection with this Creamy Gingered Pineapple Salad Dressing, a zesty and velvety sauce that combines sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors in every bite. Fresh pineapple chunks blend seamlessly with creamy Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey, and a touch of zing from freshly grated ginger and lime juice. A slow infusion of olive oil creates a luscious texture, while a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper tie it all together. Perfect not only as a vibrant topping for leafy greens but also as a dip for fresh veggies or fruit platters, this quick and easy dressing is ready in just 10 minutes. With its balance of natural sweetness and tropical zest, it’s a refreshingly unique addition to any meal and a must-try for lovers of healthy, flavor-packed dressings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh pineapple chunks
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Place the fresh pineapple chunks into a blender or food processor.
Add the Greek yogurt, honey, grated ginger, and lime juice to the blender with the pineapple.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
With the blender running on a low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the dressing.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Blend briefly to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity, if needed, by adding more honey or lime juice.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or jar. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Drizzle over your favorite salads, or use as a dip for fresh vegetables or fruits.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 635 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 362 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
