Fresh Pineapple Salad
Bursting with tropical freshness and vibrant colors, this Fresh Pineapple Salad is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring juicy, ripe pineapple, crisp cucumber, crunchy red bell pepper, and zesty lime juice, this salad is further elevated with the aromatic addition of fresh cilantro and an optional kick of jalapeño. The honey-lime dressing ties everything together with a touch of sweetness and citrusy brightness, making it a refreshing side dish for barbecues, picnics, or light meals. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy recipe is a deliciously healthy way to highlight tropical fruit and is ideal for pairing with grilled seafood, chicken, or tofu. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a vibrant appetizer, this salad will be the star of any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole (medium, ripe) pineapple
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.5 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 2 medium (zested and juiced) lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small (optional, seeded and finely chopped) jalapeño
Instructions
Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple. Stand it upright and slice off the outer skin, removing any remaining eyes. Cut the pineapple into quarters lengthwise, remove the core, and dice the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Dice the cucumber into small pieces and add to the pineapple.
Dice the red bell pepper and finely slice the red onion. Add both to the salad bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the mixture in the bowl.
If using jalapeño for heat, remove the seeds (or keep them for extra spice) and finely chop. Add to the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving for the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a light appetizer, side dish, or paired with grilled seafood or meat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.6 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2061 mg | 44% | |
*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.
