Pineapple and Jicama Salad with Lime-Chili Dressing
A refreshing salad blending sweet pineapple and crunchy jicama, tossed in a zesty lime and chili dressing for a vibrant appetizer or side. This Caribbean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Fresh pineapple, Jicama, Red bell pepper 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 150 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 diced Fresh pineapple
- 1 cup peeled and julienned Jicama
- 1/2 cup julienned Red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped Fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp fresh Lime juice
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 tsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups diced fresh pineapple, 1 cup peeled and julienned jicama, 1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil until well emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour the dressing over the pineapple mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.









