Pineapple Cashew Salad
Brighten up your table with this Pineapple Cashew Salad, a vibrant and refreshing blend of sweet, crunchy, and zesty flavors that’s perfect for warmer days. Freshly diced pineapple brings a juicy tropical sweetness, balanced by the creamy crunch of roasted cashews and the crisp freshness of cucumber and red bell pepper. A tangy lime dressing, lightly sweetened with honey, ties everything together, while a sprinkle of chopped cilantro adds a fragrant, herbaceous note. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy, colorful salad is ideal as a light side dish, a picnic favorite, or a refreshing snack. Make this gluten-free, vegetarian recipe your go-to for quick and easy summer meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (diced) fresh pineapple
- 1 cup cashews (unsalted, roasted)
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 1 medium (diced) cucumber
- 0.5 small (thinly sliced) red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, roasted cashews, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for a cooler, refreshing experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 510 mg | 11% | |
*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.
