Description
This vibrant avocado and pineapple salad with chili-lime sauce is a tropical explosion of flavors—creamy, sweet, tangy, and spicy all in one bite. Fresh pineapple and buttery avocado are paired with a zesty chili-lime dressing for a refreshing side dish that steals the show at any cookout or taco night. Keyword: avocado and pineapple salad with chili-lime sauce
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small red chili or jalapeño, finely minced (adjust to taste)
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, gently combine diced avocado, pineapple, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the chili-lime dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add toasted pepitas or chopped cashews.
- Use mango instead of pineapple for a variation.
- Serve as a topping for grilled chicken or fish tacos.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
