Pineapple Salad Recipes

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 SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Cut slices in half; set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, honey, vinegar, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice; shake well. , Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Combine the romaine, onion slices and pineapple slices in a serving dish. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

FRESH PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Shake oil, lemon juice, soy sauce and brown sugar in tightly covered jar.
• Cut off top of pineapple; cut pineapple into fourths.
• Cut fruit from rind, remove core and "eyes".
• Slice each fourth lengthwise and then crosswise into chunks.
• Toss pineapple chunks, apple and green onions with dressing.
• Place romaine in bowl, mound fruit in center.

SPICY PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over high. Working in 2 batches, cook pineapple and jalapenos on one side until lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Add vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

FROZEN PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine pineapple, cherries, marshmallows, and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl.
• Mix cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth. Add to pineapple mixture along with vanilla, stirring gently to combine.
• Beat heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold into pineapple mixture.
• Pour into a freezer-safe dish, cover, and freeze for at least 12 hours.

PINEAPPLE ROCKET SALAD

Steps:

• Mix arugula, pineapple, red onion, and cilantro in a salad bowl. Whisk apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, and salt in a small bowl; pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

HOT PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, sugar, flour, and cheese. Transfer to an 8-by-8-inch, 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Top with crushed crackers and drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Chop the chicken meat into smallish pieces, and place in a large bowl with the pineapple and celery.
• In a separate bowl combine the mayonnaise, celery salt, pepper, dried onion, garlic powder, and nuts or seeds.
• Add the mayonnaise mixture to the chicken and toss to combine; add additional sour cream or plain yogurt to achieve desired texture.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then serve on croissant or on lettuce.