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Old School Pineapple Salad

 

Pineapple Salad , a classic old school recipe. It’s such a simple recipe and quite tasty! This salad follows the same basic concept of Southern Pear Salad.

I remember the pear version being served more often, but on occasion, the pineapple version made it’s appearance on the table.

Back in the day, as they say, mayonnaise was often used as a simple salad dressing. Of course that was before we had a gazillion options for salad dressings as we do today.

The combination of flavors will surprise you at how good it taste if you’ve never had pineapple salad. If you’re not a fan of mayonnaise, you could substitute cottage cheese instead.

I had one reader comment that pineapple salad was still one of their mother’s favorites. So bring back these classic salads to the table soon. I’ll tell you how….

Best Pineapple Cheese Mayonnaise Salad 

Ingredients

  • 1 Can of Pineapple Rings
  • Fresh Lettuce
  • Mayonnaise, preferably Duke’s 
  • Grated Cheddar Cheese
Customarily these salads would be assembled as individual servings. If you like you can assemble a platter for self service.
 
Lay a bed of lettuce on each plate.
 
Next, add two slices of pineapple per person.
 
Top the pineapple slices with a dollop of mayonnaise.
 
Finally, add a bit of  shredded cheddar cheese, just on top of the mayonnaise dollop.
 

Old School Pineapple Salad

Old School Pineapple Salad

While the combination of ingredients may seem a bit strange, it all works so well together.

 

Old Fashioned Fruit Salad with Mayonnaise

Old School Pineapple Salad on a serving platter

Pineapple Cheese Mayo Salad

4.37 from 72 votes
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Old School Pineapple Salad

Classic Southern fruit salad with mayonnaise and cheddar cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Salad Side Dish
Calories: 38kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia’s Simply Southern

Ingredients

  • 1 Can of Pineapple Rings
  • Fresh Lettuce
  • Mayonnaise preferably Duke’s
  • Grated Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  • Lay a bed of lettuce on each plate.
  • Next, add two slices of pineapple per person.
  • Top the pineapple slices with a dollop of mayonnaise.
  • Top with shredded cheddar cheese, just on top of the mayonnaise dollop.

Nutrition

Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
 
 
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Thanks for stopping by! I hope that you’ll try this tasty pineapple salad if you’ve never had it before. It truly is delicious.

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Kat

Sunday 12th of May 2024

My mom used to make this for us. I thought it looked gross and wouldn't try it. She said she had it at school. She was born in 1939. I'll eat anything now so I'm going to try it!

Julia Jordan

Monday 13th of May 2024

Hi Kat! It is one of those things, just like a pear salad, where the ingredients don't make sense but really are so good. I hope you enjoy it. ~Julia

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Patrick

Saturday 23rd of December 2023

My mom use to make this all the time to go with dinner. My brother and I loved it. We affectionately called it White Trash salad.

Julia Jordan

Sunday 24th of December 2023

Haha, too funny! I enjoy the pineapple salad and the pear salad, which is similar with canned pear halves instead.