Best Pineapple Salad Recipes

CARROT AND RAISIN SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Toss raisins, carrots, and pineapple together lightly; set aside.
• Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and sugar and add to the raisin mixture.
• Refrigerate until served.

PISTACHIO PUDDING, PINEAPPLE FLUFF DESSERT SALAD

Steps:

• Chop the cherries into fourths, but reserve a few for the top whole.
• Mix pudding with cool whip and pineapple with juice.
• Add walnuts, chopped cherries and marshmallows.
• Combine well.
• Refridgerate for at least 24 hours so marshmallows can soften, but can be served after 2 hours.
• Garnish with whole cherries on top.

TROPICAL SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
• Combine pineapple juice, red wine vinegar, oil, pepper and salt in a lidded jar or cruet. Cover and shake well.
• Toss lettuce, pineapple, macadamia nuts, green onions and bacon together in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with toasted coconut.

CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Add boiling water to gelatin; stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in cranberry sauce. Add pineapple, orange juice and lemon juice. Refrigerate until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in nuts. Pour into an 11x7-in. dish. Refrigerate until set. Cut into 12 squares; if desired, serve each with a lettuce leaf and a dollop of Miracle Whip.

CREAMY PINEAPPLE FLUFF SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and lemon juice until smooth. Add pineapple and 1 cup marshmallows; fold in whipped topping. Sprinkle with the nuts, cherries and remaining marshmallows. Refrigerate leftovers.

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the mayonnaise, onion salt, garlic salt and paprika; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Serve on lettuce-lined rolls.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRUSHED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Mix chicken, pineapple, celery, salad dressing, sweetened cranberries, mayonnaise, apple, green onion, rosemary, dill, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

APPLE PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple juice into a saucepan. Add margarine and lemon juice; cook over medium heat until margarine is melted. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juice mixture. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add sweetener. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, grapes and poppy seeds. Add the dressing; toss to coat Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, gently toss in pecans.

PINEAPPLE GELATIN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Dissolve gelatin in water; add pineapple. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; chill until almost set, about 45 minutes. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese and whipped topping until smooth. Carefully spread over gelatin; chill for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, lemon juice, water, flour, egg yolks and reserved pineapple juice; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Cool. Carefully spread over cream cheese layer. Chill for at least 1 hour.

SALT COD FRITTERS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE, SPICY ORANGE CHILI SAUCE, PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY AND SHREDDED ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the salt cod in 1 gallon of water for 24 hours, changing the water 2 to 3 times until the cod no longer tastes of salt.
• Place the oil in a pot a third of the way full. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with paper towels. Remove the cod from the water, pat dry and roughly chop. Place the cod in a food processor and pulse until shredded.
• Remove the cod, squeeze with hands to remove excess water and place the cod in a bowl.
• Place the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl, mix. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk and eggs and add to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add the cod and cilantro to the batter, folding to incorporate. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cod batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and the fritters are cooked, about 3 minutes, turning the fritters over while cooking. Place the cod on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cod batter.
• Serve the salt cod fritters with Creamy Mustard Sauce, Spicy Orange Chili Sauce, Pineapple Chutney and Shredded Zucchini Salad.
• Place the sour cream, mustard, coriander seeds, honey and gherkins into a bowl, mix, season with salt, cover and place in fridge until serving.
• Place the salt, sugar, vinegar, green chile, red chile, orange and red onions into a blender and puree until smooth.
• Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the red onions and saute until tender and translucent. Add the pineapple, sugar, vinegar and fennel seeds and stir. Cook until the pineapple has softened slightly and the juices have reduced, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt.
• Place the red onions, lime juice and salt in a bowl. Stir and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes, cilantro and zucchini to the bowl and mix.

CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple juice into measuring cup and add water to make 1 cup of liquid.
• In small saucepan, dissolve jello in the liquid.
• Heat to boiling.
• Remove from heat. Add cranberries and pineapple. Mix well.
• Pour into small jello mold or glass bowl and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Mince garlic, then mash to a paste with salt using side of a large heavy knife.
• Whisk together lime juice and sugar in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved, then whisk in oil, garlic paste, chile, and fish sauce (to taste). Add remaining ingredients, tossing to coat, and add salt to taste.

LIME, PINEAPPLE AND CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Pour boiling water on gelatin in medium bowl; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in cold water and pineapple. Refrigerate about 45 minutes or until thickened but not set.
• Lightly brush six 1/2-cup salad molds with vegetable oil. Stir carrot into thickened gelatin; pour into molds. Refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm.
• To unmold salads, dip molds into hot water for 10 seconds. Place salad plate upside down onto each mold; turn plate and mold over, then remove mold. Top salads with mayonnaise.

SUMMER PINEAPPLE RAISIN COLE SLAW SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix mayonnaise, honey, lime juice, (and if you want pineapple syrup. Don't add the pineapple syrup if you want a creamier consistency).
• Incorporate coleslaw, carrots, raisins, and pineapple chunks.
• Mix well cover and refrigerate.
• Mix again just before serving.

PINEAPPLE & COCONUT CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. In a small bowl, combine the juice; oil, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger and cayenne. Brush some over pineapple slices; set aside. , Sprinkle both sides of chicken with pepper; grill or broil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Slice into strips. , Grill or broil pineapple, turning to brown both sides, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. In a large bowl, toss the greens, peppers, mushrooms and onion. Top with chicken and pineapple; or arrange on four plates. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

CARROT-PINEAPPLE GELATIN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice; set pineapple and juice aside. In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water, vinegar, salt and reserved juice. Chill until partially thickened, about 45 minutes. Stir in carrots and reserved pineapple. Pour into a 3-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Chill until firm. Unmold to serve.

HAM AND PINEAPPLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and add ham and brown sugar. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes; do not overcook. Set aside and let cool.
• Mix mayonnaise and sour cream together in a small bowl. Combine pineapple, grapes, Cheddar cheese, and pineapple juice in a large bowl; mix in mayonnaise mixture, ham mixture, and pasta. Mix well before every serving.

PINEAPPLE CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place pineapple, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl.
• Whisk chili sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, lime zest, and fish sauce together; whisk in brown sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, until dressing has desired sweetness. Pour chili dressing over pineapple mixture; toss to combine.

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD WITH PECANS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and paprika until combined. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, water chestnuts, celery, red onion, pecans, and parsley. Fold in the dressing, tossing to fully coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill completely before serving.