Description
Delightful tropical pineapple salad brings Caribbean sunshine to your plate with sweet, tangy flavors dancing together. Cool ingredients mingle perfectly, offering refreshing bites that transport palates straight to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup (237 ml) mango, diced
- 1 cup (237 ml) papaya, diced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
Seasonings and Dressing:
- 1 lime, juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice fresh tropical fruits into uniform bite-sized cubes, ensuring a vibrant and colorful mixture of pineapple, mango, and papaya.
- Finely slice red bell pepper and red onion to add crisp texture and sharp flavor contrasts to the fruit medley.
- Create a light dressing by whisking together tangy lime juice and golden honey until well incorporated.
- Pour the citrusy-sweet dressing over the chopped fruits and vegetables, allowing the flavors to meld and enhance each ingredient.
- Gently fold the mixture using a soft spatula, ensuring each piece is evenly coated without breaking the delicate fruit chunks.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the natural sweetness and add subtle depth.
- Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to develop and harmonize.
- Just before serving, scatter freshly chopped cilantro leaves across the top for a bright, herbal finish that complements the tropical profile.
Notes
- Swap ingredients easily to match dietary needs like using agave instead of honey for vegan options.
- Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and develop a more intense tropical taste.
- Add protein like grilled shrimp or toasted cashews to transform this side dish into a complete meal.
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor and texture, ensuring each bite bursts with natural sweetness and vibrant colors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg