Island Green Salad Caribbean
Take your taste buds on a tropical getaway with this vibrant and refreshing Island Green Salad Caribbean, a delightful medley of fresh greens, juicy fruits, and bold, zesty flavors. Featuring a base of baby spinach and peppery arugula, this Caribbean-inspired salad is elevated with luscious ripe mango, sweet pineapple, creamy avocado, and tangy cherry tomatoes. A zingy lime and honey dressing ties it all together, while thinly sliced red onions and fragrant cilantro add layers of flavor. The pièce de résistance? A sprinkle of crushed plantain chips for an irresistible crunch. Perfect as a light, nutritious meal or a colorful side dish, this salad is a celebration of the tropics in every bite. Healthy, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes, it’s your ticket to island living wherever you are.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 large Mango (ripe)
- 1 cup (diced) Pineapple (fresh)
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 0.25 cup (finely chopped) Cilantro (fresh)
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Plantain chips (crushed)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach and arugula. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and dice the mango into small cubes. Add the mango to the salad bowl.
Dice the fresh pineapple into small chunks and add it to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice into thin wedges and carefully add them to the salad.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad along with the finely chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the citrus dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine.
Sprinkle the crushed plantain chips on top for added crunch and a burst of Caribbean flair.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Island Green Salad Caribbean as a light meal or as a side dish to your favorite tropical-inspired entrée.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.5 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 904 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.8 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.1 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2868 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
