Pineapple and Watermelon Salad

User Reviews

3.9

81 reviews
Good
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    21 hrs 59 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Pineapple and Watermelon Salad

This Pineapple and Watermelon Salad is a fresh fruit combination featuring bite-sized pineapple and watermelon pieces dressed with lime juice and fresh basil. The citrus brightness from lime enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits, while the herbaceous basil adds a fragrant contrast. The salad is assembled so that the juicy pineapple mixture floats over the watermelon, preserving individual fruit textures and allowing each flavor to shine in combination.

Description

The Pineapple and Watermelon Salad highlights two juicy fruits cut into bite-sized pieces. Fresh pineapple provides a tangy sweetness, balanced by the mellower, hydrating watermelon chunks. Thinly sliced basil adds a herbal note that complements the fruit’s natural flavors without overwhelming them. Lime juice contributes acidity to brighten the salad and lightly marinate the pineapple pieces, giving the dish a fresh, zesty character.

The salad is presented by placing the watermelon pieces in a serving dish and pouring the pineapple-lime-basil mixture on top without stirring, which keeps the textures distinct. This method preserves the watermelon’s crispness and the pineapple’s zestiness, allowing diners to enjoy the contrast between the fruits and the fresh herb. It’s ideal as a refreshing side dish or light dessert during warm weather.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pineapple cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/3 /3 cup basil thinly sliced (I used 1/4 cup because that's all I had and I think it was plenty, fresh
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 /2 watermelon cut into bite-sized pieces

Instructions

  1. Mix pineapple pieces with basil and lime juice. Place watermelon pieces in serving dish and pour pineapple over the top. So not stir together. Garnish with lime and basil.
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