**Hawaiian Spinach Salad: A Tropical Twist to Your Salad Routine**
Escape to the islands with every bite of this vibrant Hawaiian Spinach Salad. This delightful dish combines the refreshing crunch of spinach with the tropical flavors of pineapple, red onion, and crispy wonton strips. Drizzled with a tangy homemade passion fruit vinaigrette, this salad is a symphony of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Get ready to transport your taste buds to paradise with this easy-to-make, healthy, and visually stunning salad. In addition to the main recipe, this article also offers variations to accommodate different dietary preferences, including a vegan and a keto-friendly version. Embrace the Aloha spirit and let your taste buds experience a Hawaiian paradise with every bite of this extraordinary spinach salad.
HAWAIIAN SALAD
To add a refreshing spark to any meal, try this tempting salad with tropical flair. A few simple ingredients are easily combined to make a memorable salad. We always empty the bowl. -Lisa Andis, Morristown, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice. In a large bowl, combine the greens, pineapple and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
HAWAIIAN DRESSING WITH AVOCADO, EGG AND SPINACH SALAD
I use this dressing on Hawaiian Grilled Burgers but it can be used on salads. If you make ahead & refrigerate, shake the dressing,stir,it might separate.Beautiful presentation for a dinner party.
Provided by Montana Heart Song
Categories Spinach
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour lemon juice in flat sided dish.
- Add salt.
- Half the avocados, pit. Leave peel on, place in dish cut side down.
- Right before serving, use a sharp knife cut down through the peel, making individual slices. Throw away the strips of narrow peel.
- Mix Dressing, refrigerate.
- First Presentation:.
- On a long serving plate, place the spinach, then the onion rings,avocodo slices, sliced hard boiled eggs.
- Drizzle with dressing.
- Scatter bacon bits across the top.
- Second Presentation:.
- Lay out 8 individual salad plates and layer in the same order as above.
- Pass the dressing and small cup of bacon bits when served.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.5, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 121.3, Sodium 801.4, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 6.4
Tips:
- Fresh ingredients: Use the freshest ingredients you can find, especially for the spinach and berries. Fresh ingredients will give your salad the best flavor and texture.
- Variety of textures: Aim for a variety of textures in your salad. The spinach provides a soft texture, while the berries and nuts add a crunchy texture. You can also add other ingredients with different textures, such as cooked chicken or tofu.
- Homemade dressing: The homemade dressing in this recipe is easy to make and adds a lot of flavor to the salad. Be sure to whisk the dressing well before using it.
- Chill before serving: Chilling the salad before serving helps to meld the flavors and makes it more refreshing.
Conclusion:
This Hawaiian spinach salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with fresh ingredients, has a variety of textures, and is easy to make. The homemade dressing adds a lot of flavor to the salad, and chilling it before serving helps to meld the flavors and makes it even more refreshing.
This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. Spinach is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and iron. Berries are a good source of antioxidants, and nuts are a good source of healthy fats and protein.
So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give this Hawaiian spinach salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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