Romaine Heart Pineapple Raspberries Poppy Seed Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Romaine Heart Pineapple Raspberries Poppy Seed Dressing recipe! Crisp romaine hearts serve as the perfect base for a medley of sweet, juicy pineapple chunks and tart raspberries, while thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle bite. Toasted almonds provide a satisfying crunch, and the star of the dish—a luscious homemade poppy seed dressing—ties everything together with its tangy-sweet blend of apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad is perfect for a light lunch, a stunning side dish, or as a show-stopping addition to your next dinner party. Healthy, flavorful, and packed with a bright mix of textures, it’s a must-try for any salad lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 heads Romaine hearts
- 2 cups Pineapple
- 1 cup Raspberries
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Chop the romaine hearts into bite-sized pieces and rinse thoroughly. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Cut the pineapple into small chunks to make approximately 2 cups. Add the pineapple to the bowl with the romaine hearts.
Rinse the raspberries and gently pat them dry. Add the raspberries to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion to measure 1/4 cup. Add the slices to the salad mix.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a small bowl or jar, combine poppy seeds, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk (or shake in the jar) until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad. Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.8 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1331 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1714 mg | 36% | |
*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.
