Tropical Pineapple and Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A refreshing salad combining sweet pineapple and creamy avocado, tossed in a zesty cilantro lime dressing perfect for a light meal or side dish. This Caribbean-inspired salad recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs fresh pineapple, avocado, red onion 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 180 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 large, diced avocado
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 small, seeded and minced (optional) jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups diced fresh pineapple, 1 large diced avocado, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 small minced jalapeño if using, until the dressing emulsifies.
3. Step 3: Pour the cilantro lime dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly, taking care not to mash the avocado.
4. Step 4: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.