Pineapple and Avocado Tropical Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

A light and refreshing salad combining sweet pineapple and creamy avocado with crisp greens, dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette for a perfect tropical side. This Caribbean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs pineapple chunks, avocado, mixed salad greens into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 medium, diced avocado
• 3 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp, freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 1 medium diced avocado, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper until the vinaigrette emulsifies and thickens slightly.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately for a crisp and tropical salad experience.