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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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