Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Watermelon Pineapple Salad

Login to Save
6.6K views👍 152
AnitaCooks
AnitaCooks
80 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow AnitaCooks to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Spicy Watermelon and Pineapple Salad

Cultural Context

This refreshing salad combines the sweetness of watermelon and pineapple with a spicy kick from jalapeño, creating a vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings. Traditionally enjoyed in various forms across tropical regions, this salad reflects the fusion of flavors that celebrate fresh, seasonal produce. Today, it's a popular choice at barbecues and picnics, appealing to those looking for a light and zesty side dish.

FusionUSside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups watermelon, cubed
2 cups fresh ripe pineapple, cubed
1 jalapeño, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper provides a milder flavor, while banana pepper is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar is a more economical option.

1

Cut the watermelon into one-inch chunks and place in a large serving bowl.

2

Cut the pineapple into one-inch chunks and add to the bowl with the watermelon.

3

Zest the lemon and place the zest into a measuring cup.

4

Squeeze the lemon juice into the measuring cup with the zest.

5

Add honey and a little salt to the lemon juice and zest mixture.

6

Finely chop the jalapeño, removing seeds and ribs for less heat, and add to the measuring cup.

7

Whisk the dressing well and taste, adding more honey or salt if needed.

8

Pour the dressing over the watermelon and pineapple mixture and mix well.

9

Refrigerate the salad for a few hours until ready to serve.

10

Add cubed feta cheese to the salad before serving.

11

Tear fresh mint leaves and add to the bowl, giving it a final mix.

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Watermelon Pineapple SaladSpicy Fruit Salad

More Spicy Watermelon and Pineapple Salad Videos

(1 videos)

Similar Fusion Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(20 videos)