Tropical Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette

Tropical Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette

An easy salad to make with a bag of salad greens, pineapple, bacon bits, nuts and toasted coconut. Use fresh pineapple, if you can, and substitute toasted almonds for the macadamia nuts, if desired.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
  • ½ cup chopped and toasted macadamia nuts
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup flaked coconut, toasted

Directions

Step 1
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

Step 2
Combine pineapple juice, red wine vinegar, oil, pepper and salt in a lidded jar or cruet. Cover and shake well.

Step 3
Toss lettuce, pineapple, macadamia nuts, green onions and bacon together in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255
Calories
22g
Fat
11g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g 29%
Saturated Fat5g 24%
Cholesterol10mg 3%
Sodium324mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate11g 4%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars6g
Protein5g
Vitamin C27mg 135%
Calcium37mg 3%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium293mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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