TROPICAL SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE VINAIGRETTE

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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.

Provided by Marianne G

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Combine pineapple juice, red wine vinegar, oil, pepper and salt in a lidded jar or cruet. Cover and shake well.
  • 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 : Calories 255.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 323.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Marlin Franklin
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Overall, I really enjoyed this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover pineapple, and it's a delicious and refreshing side dish.


Kamara Isatu
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less pineapple in the vinaigrette if you don't like overly sweet salads.


Md maro Islam
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I love the combination of pineapple and coconut in this salad. It's a unique and refreshing flavor combination.


Jean Ebanez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Smartfixers
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Dustin Crawford
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This salad is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Emma Nuel
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Mohammed kudu Ilyasu
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a more savory vinaigrette.


Joshua Dhokotera
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I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but this salad was still really good. The vinaigrette is what really makes it.


Timothy Mcclintick
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This salad is delicious! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.


Senpai
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I love this tropical salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I especially love the pineapple vinaigrette.


upesh ghimire
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This tropical salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts was perfect. I will definitely be making this again soon.