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Apple Pineapple Cheese Salad Recipe

Sweet, tangy, and utterly irresistible! This Apple Pineapple Cheese Salad is a delightful blend of crisp apples, juicy pineapple, sharp cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds. A simple yet elegant salad perfect for a light lunch, potluck, or side dish. Toasting the almonds elevates the flavor, but it's still delicious even if you skip this step. Prepare to be amazed by this surprisingly easy-to-make recipe!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 306.6 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Pineapple Cheese Salad

  • 2 cups tart apples, diced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, diced
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)

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How to Make Apple Pineapple Cheese Salad

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread sliced almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the diced apples with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Add the chopped red onion, sliced celery, well-drained pineapple chunks, diced cheese, and toasted almonds to the bowl with the apples.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
  5. Pour the sour cream and mayonnaise mixture over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
  6. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add more mayonnaise if desired to reach your preferred consistency.
  7. Serve immediately on a bed of lettuce leaves, if using.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

76g

Fat

39g

Carbs

8g

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