Grilled Pineapple Salad

Elevate your summer dining with this vibrant and refreshing Grilled Pineapple Salad! Combining the natural sweetness of caramelized, golden pineapple with the crisp crunch of romaine lettuce and the zesty freshness of cilantro, this dish is a true celebration of tropical flavors. Slices of creamy avocado, tangy lime-infused honey dressing, and a medley of colorful vegetables like red bell pepper and red onion tie everything together for a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and bright. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this salad is ideal as a light meal or side dish for your next BBQ or al fresco dinner. Bursting with antioxidants, healthy fats, and bold flavors, this Grilled Pineapple Salad is sure to become your go-to recipe for healthy and delicious summer eating!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 whole Pineapple
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 whole Red bell pepper
• 0.5 whole Red onion
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 whole Avocado

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Peel and core the pineapple, then slice it into 1/2-inch thick rings.

Step 3

Lightly brush the pineapple rings with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 4

Grill the pineapple for 2-3 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the fruit is slightly caramelized. Remove from the grill and let it cool.

Step 5

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 6

Dice the red bell pepper and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 7

Roughly chop the grilled pineapple rings into smaller chunks and add them to the salad.

Step 8

Finely chop the cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 10

Slice the avocado, and gently place the slices on top of the salad.

Step 11

Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy this sweet and tangy Grilled Pineapple Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1538.6 grams (1538.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1205

Total Fat 65.90g	84%
Saturated Fat 9.90g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1251mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 163.50g	59%
Dietary Fiber 28.90g	103%
Total Sugars 106.00g
Protein 12.40g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 229mg	18%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 2487mg	53%

*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: 45.7%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 50.4%