San Juan Summer Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with tropical flavors, the San Juan Summer Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish that will transport your taste buds straight to the Caribbean. This vibrant salad combines crisp romaine lettuce with sweet, juicy mango and pineapple, buttery avocado slices, and the satisfying crunch of red bell pepper and onion. Topped with fresh cilantro and drizzled with a zesty lime-honey vinaigrette, this refreshing salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a delicious and healthy option for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a light weeknight meal. Perfect for those seeking tropical salad recipes, this gluten-free dish is a feast for the senses and a celebration of sunny, island-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Mango, diced
- 1 cup Pineapple, diced
- 1 medium Avocado, sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 0.25 small Red onion, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop or tear it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Peel and dice the mango, ensuring all the fruit is free of the pit. Add the mango to the salad bowl.
Peel and dice the pineapple into evenly sized chunks and add it to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh thinly. Gently layer the avocado slices over the other ingredients in the salad bowl.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add them to the salad.
Slice the red onion very thinly and sprinkle it over the top of the salad.
Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it evenly over the salad for a pop of flavor and color.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the citrus dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss lightly to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, tropical San Juan Summer Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 259 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 604 mg | 13% | |
*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.
