Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Take your salad game to the next level with this bold and refreshing Caramelized Pineapple & Avocado Salad. 🍍🥑✨ The juicy, sweet pineapple is lightly caramelized for a golden, rich flavor, perfectly complementing the creamy, buttery avocado. Tossed with a zesty lime-honey vinaigrette and sprinkled with crunchy toasted almonds, this salad is the ultimate sweet, tangy, and creamy combo—ideal for summer gatherings, BBQs, or as a light tropical-inspired lunch.
Ingredients
🔥 For the Salad:
☑ 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks 🍍
☑ 2 ripe avocados, diced 🥑
☑ 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
☑ 1 cup mixed greens or arugula 🥬
☑ ¼ cup toasted almonds or cashews, roughly chopped 🌰
☑ Fresh cilantro or mint leaves for garnish 🌿
🔥 For the Lime-Honey Vinaigrette:
☑ 3 tablespoons🥄 olive oil 🫒
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 fresh lime juice 🍋
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 honey or maple syrup 🍯
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 Dijon mustard 🌿
☑ Salt & black pepper to taste 🧂
👨🍳 Cooking Steps
🍍 Step 1: Caramelize the Pineapple
1️⃣ Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
2️⃣ Add the pineapple chunks (no oil needed) and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and lightly caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
🥑 Step 2: Prepare the Vinaigrette
1️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
🥗 Step 3: Assemble the Salad
1️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, caramelized pineapple, avocado, and red onion.
2️⃣ Drizzle with the lime-honey vinaigrette and toss gently to coat without mashing the avocado.
🌿 Step 4: Garnish & Serve
1️⃣ Top with toasted almonds and garnish with fresh cilantro or mint for a burst of freshness.
2️⃣ Serve immediately and enjoy the tropical burst of flavors!
Sweet, creamy, and zesty—this Caramelized Pineapple & Avocado Salad is a tropical delight bursting with flavor and texture! 🍍🥑
