Pineapple Corn Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and tropical flavor, this Pineapple Corn Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. Sweet, juicy pineapple pairs perfectly with tender corn kernels, crunchy red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, all brought together with a tangy lime and honey dressing. Fresh cilantro and a hint of optional jalapeño add layers of bold, refreshing taste. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is ideal for barbecues, picnics, or as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish. Gluten-free and full of wholesome ingredients, this easy recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch it disappear from the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
• 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
• 1 large lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, corn kernels, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro. If using jalapeño, add it at this time as well.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the pineapple and corn mixture, and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 4

Cover the salad and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1249.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	957.3

Total Fat 34.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1270.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 167.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g	0%
Total Sugars 87.9g
Protein 19.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 137.1mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 2218.3mg	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: 29.4%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 63.3%