Yam Pineapple Salad

Bright, vibrant, and delightfully refreshing, this Yam Pineapple Salad is the perfect fusion of savory and sweet flavors. Featuring tender boiled yams, juicy diced pineapple, and crunchy red bell peppers, this colorful dish comes alive with a zesty lime dressing sweetened with a touch of honey. Fresh cilantro and finely chopped red onion add an herbaceous bite, while the balance of salt and black pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy salad is a delightful side dish for summer cookouts or a refreshing standalone meal. Serve it chilled to allow the tangy, citrusy flavors to meld beautifully with the sweet and earthy notes of the ingredients. Perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts and fans of tropical-inspired recipes, this salad is sure to brighten up your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams yam
• 250 grams pineapple (fresh, diced)
• 50 grams red onion (finely chopped)
• 100 grams red bell pepper (diced)
• 15 grams cilantro (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the yams and dice them into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Add the yam pieces and boil for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 3

While the yams are cooling, prepare the other ingredients. Dice the pineapple and red bell pepper. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well to create the dressing.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, gently combine the cooked and cooled yams, pineapple, red onion, red bell pepper, and cilantro.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice or salt to your preference.

Step 8

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy it on its own as a light, refreshing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1052.2 grams (1052.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1118

Total Fat 29.80g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.20g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2424mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 212.20g	77%
Dietary Fiber 30.10g	108%
Total Sugars 41.30g
Protein 12.10g	24%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 172mg	13%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 5217mg	111%

*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: 23.0%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 72.8%