Safari Salad
Embark on a flavor adventure with Safari Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish bursting with tropical goodness and a hint of crunch. This colorful creation combines crisp mixed greens with juicy pineapple, sweet mango, and succulent papaya, perfectly complemented by grape tomatoes, cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion. Creamy avocado and roasted cashews add a decadent texture, while the tangy Greek yogurt dressing, infused with lime and a touch of honey, ties everything together with a subtle hint of warmth from ground cumin. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is both a feast for the eyes and a healthy, satisfying option for lunch, dinner, or even a lively gathering. Perfect for fans of tropical salads, fresh produce, and easy-to-make recipes, Safari Salad will transport your taste buds to paradise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 medium mango (peeled, pitted, and diced)
- 1 small papaya (peeled, seeded, and diced)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 small cucumber (sliced thinly)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium avocado (peeled, pitted, and sliced)
- 0.5 cup roasted cashews
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then arrange them as the base in a large serving bowl or platter.
Add the pineapple chunks, diced mango, diced papaya, grape tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and sliced red onion over the greens, distributing them evenly.
Slice the avocado and arrange it neatly on top of the salad.
Sprinkle the roasted cashews over the salad for a crunchy topping.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for guests to add as desired.
Toss gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately. Enjoy your Safari Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.7 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 720 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.4 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 3310 mg | 70% | |
*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.
