Pineapple Chunk Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with tropical flavors, this Pineapple Chunk Salad is a vibrant fusion of sweet and savory that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring juicy pineapple chunks (fresh or canned), crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this colorful dish gets a fresh kick from chopped cilantro and a tangy citrus dressing made with lime juice, honey, and olive oil. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a quick and healthy side dish or appetizer that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, tacos, or your favorite summer spread. Chill it before serving to let the flavors meld and enjoy a mouthwatering bite of sunshine!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 small red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks. For canned pineapple, drain thoroughly and set aside.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired and dice it into small cubes.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into pieces similar in size to the cucumber.

Step 4

Finely chop half a small red onion.

Step 5

Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple chunks, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.

Step 8

Pour the citrus dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more lime juice or a pinch of salt to suit your preference.

Step 10

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

Step 11

Serve the Pineapple Chunk Salad cold as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	623.2

Total Fat 29.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 603.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g	0%
Total Sugars 63.8g
Protein 6.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 133.6mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1297.7mg	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: 39.4%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 56.9%