Description
This Pineapple Salad Recipe brings vibrant tropical flavors to your plate with juicy pineapple, crisp veggies, and a splash of lime. It’s a refreshing, colorful dish perfect for sunny days or lively gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh pineapple, cubed (about 1 medium pineapple); use mango for a twist
- 1 red bell pepper, diced; swap for yellow or orange if you prefer
- 1 cucumber, diced; try zucchini for a different texture
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped; omit for a milder flavor
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; parsley works well too
- 1 lime, juiced; or use lemon for a sweeter taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the pineapple into bite-sized cubes. Fresh pineapple brings the best flavor and texture.
- Dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and chop the cilantro.
- In a mixing bowl, toss together the pineapple and chopped veggies until evenly combined.
- Drizzle the lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss again.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or lime juice to your preference before serving.
Notes
Add some toasted nuts like almonds or pecans for crunch. For a spicy kick, diced jalapeños are a fun addition. This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple, salad, summer, tropical, refreshing, healthy