Grilled Pineapple Salad & Creamy Citrus Dressing
Grilled pineapple salad with creamy citrus dressing is a fresh, vibrant dish made with caramelized pineapple, crisp greens, and a tangy dressing. This grilled pineapple salad is perfect for summer meals, light lunches, or refreshing side dishes.
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple sliced
- 3 cups mixed greens or spinach
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cucumber sliced
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 cup grilled chicken or shrimp
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup nuts almonds or pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- For the Creamy Citrus Dressing:
- 2 tbsp orange or lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill pineapple slices for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly charred.
- In a large bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk citrus juice, yogurt or mayo, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add grilled pineapple to the salad.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss lightly and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe pineapple for best sweetness.
- Do not overgrill to avoid bitterness.
- Add dressing just before serving to keep greens fresh.
- Store salad and dressing separately for up to 2 days.
- Customize with protein for a complete meal.