Kona Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with tropical flavors, this Kona Salad is a vibrant celebration of wholesome ingredients and island-inspired flair. Featuring mixed baby greens, smoky grilled pineapple slices, creamy avocado, and the nutty goodness of cooked quinoa, this salad offers a refreshing balance of textures and flavors. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a sprinkle of crunchy macadamia nuts elevate the dish, while a zesty lime-honey dressing ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish. Perfect for a light lunch or as a stunning side dish, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and serves two. Whether you're craving something healthy or a bite of the tropics, this Kona Salad will transport your taste buds to paradise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed baby greens
- 2 slices Grilled pineapple slices
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Macadamia nuts
- 0.5 medium Cucumber
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the pineapple slices for about 2 minutes on each side until you see grill marks. Remove and let cool slightly, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed baby greens, cooked quinoa, and cherry tomatoes.
Peel and dice the avocado into small cubes. Thinly slice the cucumber. Add both to the salad bowl.
Coarsely chop the macadamia nuts and sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the chopped grilled pineapple to the salad bowl and drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed. Serve immediately and enjoy your tropical Kona Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.0 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1418 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.3 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.3 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.3 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2906 mg | 62% | |
*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.
