Pineapple-Coconut Quinoa Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

A vibrant quinoa salad tossed with juicy pineapple, shredded coconut, and fresh herbs, dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette for a tropical plant-based meal. This Mediterranean salad recipe (vegan), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, and fresh pineapple 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 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 green onion, sliced thin
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork; let cool to room temperature.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 sliced green onions.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the lime vinaigrette over the quinoa mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Chill for 15 minutes before serving to meld flavors.