Grilled Pineapple Salad
Elevate your summer dining with this vibrant and refreshing Grilled Pineapple Salad! Combining the natural sweetness of caramelized, golden pineapple with the crisp crunch of romaine lettuce and the zesty freshness of cilantro, this dish is a true celebration of tropical flavors. Slices of creamy avocado, tangy lime-infused honey dressing, and a medley of colorful vegetables like red bell pepper and red onion tie everything together for a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and bright. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this salad is ideal as a light meal or side dish for your next BBQ or al fresco dinner. Bursting with antioxidants, healthy fats, and bold flavors, this Grilled Pineapple Salad is sure to become your go-to recipe for healthy and delicious summer eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Pineapple
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 whole Red bell pepper
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 whole Avocado
Instructions
Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Peel and core the pineapple, then slice it into 1/2-inch thick rings.
Lightly brush the pineapple rings with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Grill the pineapple for 2-3 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the fruit is slightly caramelized. Remove from the grill and let it cool.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the bowl with the lettuce.
Roughly chop the grilled pineapple rings into smaller chunks and add them to the salad.
Finely chop the cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Slice the avocado, and gently place the slices on top of the salad.
Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this sweet and tangy Grilled Pineapple Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 259 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 596 mg | 13% | |
*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.
