Broccoli Pineapple Salad
Broccoli Pineapple Salad is the perfect side dish for a quick weeknight meal or a favorite for summer cookouts. My version is filled with fresh broccoli, pineapple, red onions, toasted pecans, bacon and an easy three ingredient citrus dressing.
If you are looking for a quick side dish, this broccoli salad is an updated classic that goes with just about any meal.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy summer side dish – Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes for cookouts, potlucks and family dinners.
- Sweet, savory and crunchy – Fresh pineapple, crispy bacon, red onion and pecans create the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
- Perfect for making ahead – Tastes even better after chilling, making it a great choice for entertaining and meal prep.
Ingredients for Broccoli Pineapple Salad Recipe
- Fresh Broccoli – Frozen broccoli does not work well for this recipe.
- Fresh Pineapple – canned pineapple tidbits will also work, drain them well.
- Red Onion
- Cooked Bacon
- Toasted Pecans
- Mayonnaise – substitute Greek yogurt if desired.
- White Wine Vinegar – Apple Cider Vinegar or White Vinegar will also work.
- Orange Juice or Pineapple Juice
- Salt & Pepper
How to Make Broccoli Pineapple Salad
- Chop fresh broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Dice red onion and cut pineapple into bite-size chunks.
- Crumble cooked bacon and chop toasted pecans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mix mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, orange juice, salt and pepper.
- Add broccoli, pineapple, onion, bacon and pecans.
- Toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or serve immediately if desired.
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Recipe Notes
- Storage: Store broccoli salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator 3-4 days. Stir before serving.
- Additions: Chopped ham or cooked chicken makes a great addition. Use sunflower seeds or walnuts in place of pecans if desired. Fresh grapes, dried cranberries or raisins are also popular additions.
Add this Broccoli Pineapple Salad to your next cookout or dinner menu for an easy side dish that is full of delicious flavors.
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Broccoli Pineapple Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup fresh pineapple cut into bite-sized chunks
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup toasted pecans
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice or pineapple juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, orange juice, salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.
- Add broccoli, pineapple, red onion, bacon and pecans and mix to combine.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Notes
- Storage: Store broccoli salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator 3-4 days. Stir before serving.
- Substitutions: Pineapple juice can be substituted for orange juice. Use apple cider vinegar or white vinegar in place of white wine vinegar.
- Additions: Chopped ham or cooked chicken makes a great addition. Use sunflower seeds or walnuts in place of pecans if desired. Fresh grapes, dried cranberries or raisins are also popular additions.
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More Salads You’ll Love
Broccoli salad is the perfect side to serve with grilled chicken, burgers and grilled pork chops. It’s also hearty enough to make a great lunch or light dinner. You might also like this Macaroni Ham Salad with broccoli or try these Okra Fritters for a southern favorite.
Have you ever used canned pineapple and the pineapple juice instead of the orange juice?
I love broccoli salads. Your version really pleases me very well, with ingredients that I often use in cooking too.
Made this salad for lunch — used cubed ham and sunflower seeds instead of bacon and pecans, used the pineapple juice instead of orange juice. Loved it! Family loves it! Easy, healthy – will put this recipe into regular rotation. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Paula,
Love your substitutions, especially the pineapple juice! Trying that next time. Thanks for stopping by.
~ Milisa
What can I use instead of the white wine vinegar
Thank You
Hi Betty,
Regular white vinegar or apple cider vinegar would work.
~ Milisa
Can you use Greek yogurt instead of mayo?
Hi Sarah,
Greek yogurt would work just fine.
~ Milisa
Excellent. I lightly steamed my broccoli and used Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
The changes made it ready to freeze dry.
Hi Kate,
Great idea to freeze dry it! Thanks for stopping by with a 5 star rating.
~ Milisa