Grilled Pineapple Salad & Creamy Citrus Dressing
This grilled pineapple salad with creamy citrus dressing is fresh, vibrant, and full of sweet and tangy flavor. Caramelized pineapple pairs perfectly with crisp veggies and a smooth citrus dressing, making it a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- * 1 fresh pineapple peeled, cored, sliced
- * 6 cups mixed greens spinach, arugula, or spring mix
- * 1 red bell pepper sliced
- * 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- * ½ red onion thinly sliced
- * 1 avocado sliced
- * 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- * Pinch of salt
- * ¼ cup mayonnaise
- * 2 tablespoons orange juice fresh
- * 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- * 1 tablespoon honey
- * 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- * 1 tablespoon olive oil
- * Salt and pepper to taste
- * Optional: nuts seeds, feta cheese, grilled chicken
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Lightly brush pineapple with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Grill pineapple for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly charred.
- Remove and let cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine greens, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, and avocado.
- Add grilled pineapple to the salad.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad or serve on the side.
- Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook pineapple to keep its texture.
- Lightly oil pineapple to prevent sticking on the grill.
- Adjust sweetness and tang with honey or citrus juice.
- Add dressing gradually to avoid overdressing.