Mama's Pineapple Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with tropical flavor, Mama’s Pineapple Salad is the perfect fusion of sweet and savory for any occasion. Featuring juicy chunks of fresh pineapple, crisp cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this salad is a celebration of color and texture. Tossed in a tangy lime-honey dressing and finished with fragrant cilantro, it’s a light, healthy, and easy dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Whether served as a side dish at your next barbecue or enjoyed on its own, this crowd-pleasing pineapple salad is a must-try for lovers of tropical flavors and wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 whole fresh pineapple
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 medium lime
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and core the pineapple, then dice it into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Wash and peel the cucumber, then dice it into small cubes similar in size to the pineapple pieces. Add to the mixing bowl.

Step 3

Wash the red bell pepper, remove the seeds and core, and dice it finely. Add to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice half a red onion into very fine slivers. Add to the bowl.

Step 5

Chop fresh cilantro leaves finely and add them to the mixture in the bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lime, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the pineapple mixture and gently toss everything together until well coated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice to suit your preference.

Step 9

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve the salad cold as a side dish or enjoy it on its own as a light and refreshing treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1612.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	914.0

Total Fat 30.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1208.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 121.1g
Protein 10.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 232.6mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 2028.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.3%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 68.7%