Pineapple and Hearts of Palm Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

A refreshing Brazilian-inspired salad combining sweet pineapple and tender hearts of palm, dressed with a zesty lime vinaigrette. This brazilian-inspired salads (vegan) ready in about 15 minutes pairs fresh pineapple, peeled and diced, red onion, thinly sliced, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 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 120 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 2 cups fresh pineapple, peeled and diced
• 1 cup canned hearts of palm, drained and sliced
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups diced fresh pineapple, 1 cup sliced hearts of palm, 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the lime vinaigrette over the pineapple mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
4. Step 4: Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature.