Description
Elevate your summer BBQs with this vibrant Melon and Pineapple Salad, a refreshing side dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is delightful to eat. Bursting with juicy pineapple, sweet cantaloupe, and optional watermelon, this salad is a tropical escape on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cubed
- 2 cups ripe cantaloupe or honeydew melon, cubed
- 1–2 cups juicy watermelon, cubed (optional)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- Fresh mint or basil (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- chili powder or Tajín (optional)
- crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- toasted coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash all fruits thoroughly and peel if necessary.
- Cut pineapple, cantaloupe (or honeydew), and watermelon into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared fruit.
- Pour in lime juice and zest; add chopped herbs if desired.
- Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with salt and optional toppings for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg