Clay Aikens Favorite Pineapple Salad Recipes

HOT PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, sugar, flour and cheese.
• Transfer to an 8-by-8-inch, 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Top with crushed crackers and drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake for 35 minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CREAMY PINEAPPLE FLUFF SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and lemon juice until smooth. Add pineapple and 1 cup marshmallows; fold in whipped topping. Sprinkle with the nuts, cherries and remaining marshmallows. Refrigerate leftovers.

PINEAPPLE ROCKET SALAD

Steps:

• Mix arugula, pineapple, red onion, and cilantro in a salad bowl. Whisk apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, and salt in a small bowl; pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

APPLE PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple juice into a saucepan. Add margarine and lemon juice; cook over medium heat until margarine is melted. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juice mixture. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add sweetener. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, grapes and poppy seeds. Add the dressing; toss to coat Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, gently toss in pecans.

SPICY PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over high. Working in 2 batches, cook pineapple and jalapenos on one side until lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Add vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

CREAMY PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving the juice in a small saucepan. Set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to make 1-1/3 cups; bring to a boil. Place gelatin in a bowl; add boiling liquid and stir to dissolve. Cool until slightly thickened. In a bowl, whip cream; gradually beat in sugar. Fold into the gelatin mixture. Stir in pineapple and cottage cheese; blend well. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. serving bowl; chill at least 3 hours or overnight.