You can have a lot of fun with salad dressings! There are probably over hundreds of possible combinations.
For our creamy pineapple salad dressing, we decided on a Caribbean-inspired flavor profile.
Imagine a medley of sweet pineapple, fresh lime, smooth yogurt, and flavorful spices. That’s our dressing! We really wanted to capture those tropical notes. Go ahead and try it out for yourself.
You can use our creamy pineapple salad dressing on our Mexican buddha bowl or quinoa veggie bowl.
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Recipe highlights
- Sweet, fresh, and savory!
- Caribbean-inspired
- Creamy dressing for salads and bowls
- Easy to make
- Simple ingredients
To make our creamy pineapple salad dressing, you’ll need a bowl and measuring utensils.
Ingredients needed
- Soy yogurt — a creamy base for the dressing. You could use coconut yogurt as well.
- Pineapple juice — adds some sweetness
- Lime juice — for that fresh zestiness!
- Olive oil — adds a little richness
- Thyme, cumin, paprika, salt, cayenne — our Caribbean seasonings.
For exact measurements and customizations, scroll below!
How to make this pineapple salad dressing
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Taste and adjust as needed. Add more lime juice for acidity, pineapple juice for sweetness, etc.
- Drizzle over your salad or bowl of your choice!
Storage
Store our creamy pineapple salad dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. We do not recommend freezing.
Customizations and serving suggestions
Here are some customizations while trying to maintain that Caribbean flavor!
Swaps
- Swap pineapple juice with mandarin juice
- Swap soy yogurt with coconut yogurt
Caribbean seasonings
Add these in moderation and taste as you go.
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Garlic
Enjoy our creamy pineapple salad dressing on our Caribbean salad! It’s also delicious on grain bowls with veggies like bell peppers, corn, and onions.
FAQs & tips
Canned or fresh pineapple juice?
Whichever is more accessible! We use canned juice since we’re using canned pineapples in the Caribbean salad.
How long does this last in the fridge?
3-4 days in an airtight container.
Can I add other seasonings to the dressing?
Yes, you can! Other Caribbean seasonings you can add are ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and garlic. Make sure to add in very small amounts and taste as you go.
More related recipes
- Creamy Balsamic Date Dressing
- Silken Tofu Ranch Dressing
- Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
- Easy Blueberry Yogurt Dressing
- Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
Did you make our creamy pineapple salad dressing and enjoy it? We’d love to read about it, so leave a review and share it in the comments below. You can also Pin this recipe here!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup soy yogurt 80 g
- ½ cup pineapple juice 118 ml
- ⅓ cup lime juice 75 ml
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- Dash cayenne
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Taste and adjust as needed. Add more lime juice for acidity, pineapple juice for sweetness, etc.
- Drizzle over your salad or bowl of your choice!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days
- See our customization section for extra seasoning ideas
Alena Schowalter is a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with her husband, she founded nutriciously in 2015 and has been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages towards a healthy plant-based diet. She’s received training in the fields of nutrition, music therapy and social work. Alena enjoys discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature and creating new recipes.
Have you tried a fruity dressing before? Well, now’s your chance! Add a twist to your salads with our creamy pineapple salad dressing. It’s a delightful mix of sweet, savory, and refreshing.