Description

This Pineapple Dressing for Salad combines creamy mayonnaise and cream cheese with the sweet and tangy flavor of pineapple juice, enhanced by honey, fresh herbs, and a blend of spices. Perfect for salads, wraps, sandwiches, or as a versatile dipping sauce, this dressing adds a tropical twist to your dishes with a refreshing, smooth texture and delicious balance of sweet, savory, and zesty notes.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

2 cups mayonnaise
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (6 oz) can pineapple juice

Sweeteners and Flavoring

1 to 2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice, to taste

Spices and Seasonings

¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ginger

Instructions

Combine Base Ingredients: In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise and softened cream cheese. Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend them together until smooth and fully combined.
Add Pineapple Juice: Slowly pour in the pineapple juice while continuing to blend, ensuring the mixture becomes smooth and creamy without lumps.
Sweeten and Add Herbs: Mix in honey to your preferred sweetness and fold in the finely chopped fresh parsley for a burst of herbal freshness.
Season the Dressing: Add salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, ginger, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (or substitute with orange or lime juice) to enhance the flavor profile. Blend again until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
Chill the Dressing: Transfer the dressing into a jar, cover it, and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least four hours to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Shake Before Serving: Give the jar a good shake before using. Serve chilled over salads, wraps, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce for fries, tater tots, barbecue chicken, beef, or pork.
Storage: Keep the dressing refrigerated and use within one week for optimal freshness and flavor.
Serving Suggestion: Try this dressing over a salad made with butter lettuce, macadamia nuts, green onions, crisp cooked chopped bacon, garnished with fresh parsley and toasted coconut for a delicious tropical twist.

Notes

This dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to one week.
Adjust the honey quantity to suit your preferred level of sweetness.
You can substitute lemon juice with fresh orange or lime juice for a different citrus flavor.
For a thinner consistency, add a little more pineapple juice gradually.
Use fresh parsley for best flavor; dried parsley will result in less vibrant taste.
Shake or stir well before each use as ingredients may separate upon standing.
This dressing works well not just on salads but also as a flavorful dip or spread.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad Dressing
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 3.5g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3.7g
Fiber: 0.1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: pineapple dressing, salad dressing, creamy pineapple sauce, tropical salad dressing, mayonnaise dressing, cream cheese dressing, sweet and tangy dressing, pineapple honey dressing