Pineapple Cheese Salad
Delight your taste buds with this refreshing and indulgent Pineapple Cheese Salad, a unique combination of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors that's perfect for any occasion. Juicy pineapple chunks and savory diced cheddar cheese come together in a luscious whipped cream and cream cheese dressing, lightly sweetened with granulated sugar and infused with a hint of vanilla. This no-cook, 15-minute recipe is a crowd-pleaser that's ideal for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as a vibrant side dish. Garnish with bright maraschino cherries for a pop of color and serve atop crisp lettuce leaves for a picturesque presentation. Whether you're entertaining or treating yourself, this tropical-inspired salad will transport your palate to a sunny paradise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese (diced into small cubes)
- 1 cup Whipping cream
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks and diced cheddar cheese.
In another medium bowl, whip the whipping cream using a handheld or stand mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until evenly blended, creating a creamy dressing.
Pour the creamy dressing over the pineapple and cheese mixture, and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and for the salad to chill properly.
To serve, optionally place lettuce leaves on individual plates and scoop the salad onto the leaves for presentation.
Top with maraschino cherries as a garnish for a festive touch. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.3 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.1 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 181 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 639 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.6 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 649 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 6% | |
*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.
