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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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 3
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 4
4. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Step 5
5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for a cooler, refreshing experience.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (984.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1341.0 |
| Total Fat 89.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 623.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 122.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 60.3g | |
| Protein 30.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 164.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2067.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories