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Tropical Pineapple Salad

written by Hina Gujral August 24, 2020
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This is a tropical style pineapple salad. The fresh pineapple, avocado, peppers, and cucumber come together to create a bowl of colorful summer salad. You can call it pineapple salsa as well. Whatever be the name I am in love with this gluten-free, vegan summer goodness.

aerial shot of pineapple salsa served on fresh pineapple

During the summer season, we literally survive on salads and smoothies. And probably these two are the best ways to include tons of seasonal fruits in the summer diet.

I love summer fruits in my salad. The sweetness and juices of seasonal fruits such as mango, strawberry, pineapple give any salad a refreshing punch.

Pineapple Salad is one such summer favorite salad. It has a tropical feel and flavor to it.

This fruit salad is so easy to make, perfect for BBQ parties, potluck, outdoor picnic and requires no dressing at all.

aerial shot of ingredients in a pineapple salsa in a black ceramic bowl.

Salad vs. Salsa

There is always a debate in my family whether this is a salad or salsa. I like to call it pineapple salsa because I can scoop it with the nachos. I find it very similar to mango salsa or tomato salsa.

My husband finds it closer to a salad. According to him, the diced fruits and vegetables are far from salsa and remind him of a good tropical salad.

Don’t forget to tell me in the comments section what you like to call it.

aerial shot of tropical pineapple salsa in a black ceramic bowl

Recipe Variations

You can customize this pineapple salad as per personal preference by adding:

grilled shrimps

stir-fry boneless chicken

fresh, diced mangoes

shredded salad leaves or herbs

collage of pineapple salad

Serving Suggestions

I LOVE to enjoy pineapple salad in a variety of ways.

salsa for nachos or any other fried snacks

side-dish for grilled chicken, or meats

tucked inside the tacos or tortilla wraps

aerial side shot of pineapple salsa on a fresh pineapple

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Chicken Pasta Salad

Mixed Beans Salad

Gluten-Free Lentil Salad

Mango Avocado Salad

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aerial shot of pineapple salad served on fresh pineapple

Tropical Pineapple Salad Recipe

This is a tropical style pineapple salad. The fresh pineapple, avocado, peppers, and cucumber come together to create a bowl of colorful summer salad. Learn how to make pineapple salsa cum salad in a few simple steps.
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Hina Gujral
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Ingredients

  • 2 Cup finely chopped pineapple
  • 1 Cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 Cup chopped avocado
  • 1 Cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar or stevia
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or coriander

Instructions

  • Wash the red bell pepper. Wipe it with a clean towel. Roast the bell pepper over the direct gas flame/oven/grill till black charred marks appear on the skin of the pepper. Allow to cool down completely and then finely chop.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Combine salt, pepper flakes, honey, lemon juice, and olive oil. Whisk to combine all the ingredients nicely. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
  • Combine chopped pineapple, roasted bell pepper, cucumber, avocado in a salad bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss the salad gently in the dressing. Keep in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Recipe Notes:

  • Use sweet and fully ripe pineapple for making the salad. You can use the tinned or canned pineapple slices as well.Ā 
  • If you are using tinned pineapple, taste and then add the honey in salad accordingly.Ā 
  • If red pepper flakes are not available use one finely minced fresh red chili (discard the seeds).Ā 
  • Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.Ā 
  • Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary according to the ingredients used.
Ā 

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1367IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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Tropical Pineapple Salad was last modified: September 7th, 2020 by Hina Gujral
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Hina Gujral

I am a passionate Indian food blogger living in India with my husband and our pug, named Momo.

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27 comments

FunFoodand Frolic November 14, 2013 - 12:03 PM

Hi Tara,

Pics are clicked by me only…and so sweet of you to appreciate my work…thnks

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Nitish Tiwary November 14, 2013 - 7:46 AM

nice blog
welcome to my blog
http://iwillrocknow.blogspot.in/

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Tara nair November 14, 2013 - 8:06 AM

Oohh… it’s looking so tempting to me šŸ™‚ Who take the pics Hina?
Pineapple story… it’s going extremely contrast in my case. Well, I must give this a try. And I believe it’s always good to have fresh veggies & fruits, your post boosts me to have healthy homely dishes. Thank you šŸ™‚

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Smitha Kalluraya November 27, 2013 - 11:51 AM

Hi Hina,
First time at ur place.. n wow wow. what a pics u take.. i need to take tips frm u šŸ™‚
u in Bangalore? Lets stay in touch..

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FunFoodand Frolic November 27, 2013 - 12:48 PM

Hi Smitha,

Yea I live in Bangalore…stay in touch!

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Manjulika Pramod May 3, 2016 - 1:07 PM

I am very fond of pineapples and the mention of it and such colorful pictures brought me here.

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sanjana May 3, 2016 - 2:22 PM

very very nice post

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Hina Gujral May 4, 2016 - 11:37 AM

Thanks šŸ™‚

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Kankana May 3, 2016 - 4:44 PM

LOVE grilled pineapple and here you presented that salad so beautifully! Super tempting, I must say.

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Hina Gujral May 4, 2016 - 11:36 AM

Thank you Kankana. I am so glad that you liked the styling and the recipe šŸ™‚

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Thalia @ butter and brioche May 4, 2016 - 2:13 AM

Love how fresh and vibrant this salad is! Haven’t ever used pineapple in a salad before but I definitely need to try it.

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Hina Gujral May 4, 2016 - 11:36 AM

This was my first time too with pineapple in a salad. And I must say it is one of our favorite fruit-based salad. You must try too.

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Keith @ How's it Lookin? May 4, 2016 - 2:17 AM

Looks delicious. Pineapple will always provide amazing flavor, thanks for sharing

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Hina Gujral May 4, 2016 - 11:35 AM

Thank you. So happy that you liked the recipe. Will share more such interesting recipes soon šŸ™‚

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Swati & Sam (The tales of a traveler ) May 4, 2016 - 12:24 PM

Looks awesome …. i like grilled pineapples

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Srishti Singh February 2, 2018 - 11:21 PM

Great Article Hina…keep it up

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Hina Gujral February 7, 2018 - 12:18 PM

Thank you.

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Valenica Abbott November 22, 2018 - 10:20 AM

Made this with fresh Pineapple and used a can of pineapple juice for the dressing. I used mixed field greens instead of romaine I thought this was a very good salad and will make again

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Hina Gujral November 22, 2018 - 11:21 AM

Glad you wisely used local substitutes. Thank you for the feedback šŸ™‚

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jivansutra December 17, 2018 - 12:32 AM

5 stars
a great post with marvelous and spicy images. will try this recipe in my next meal.

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Hina Gujral December 17, 2018 - 11:21 AM

So happy you liked it. Do let us know how it turned out šŸ™‚

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Haider Jamal September 12, 2019 - 2:57 PM

Looks delicious. Pineapple will always provide amazing flavor,

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Hina Gujral September 12, 2019 - 3:40 PM

Yes, absolutely agree with you.

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Nidhi Rajmundi August 25, 2020 - 7:10 PM

Such a colourful summer salad.

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Hina Gujral August 26, 2020 - 11:49 AM

thank you so much!

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shruthi August 26, 2020 - 8:44 PM

5 stars
This is just WOW!!!

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Hina Gujral August 27, 2020 - 11:25 AM

thanks you!

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