South Seas Salad
Transport your taste buds to paradise with this vibrant South Seas Salad, a tropical medley that’s as delicious as it is refreshing. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh pineapple, mango, and papaya, this salad is perfectly balanced with crisp cucumber, toasty shredded coconut, and buttery macadamia nuts. The zesty citrus dressing, made with fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice, honey, and a dash of olive oil, provides a tangy-sweet finish that ties the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful dish is perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing appetizer, or a crowd-pleasing side at your next summer gathering. Dive into this tropical-inspired recipe and savor the flavors of the South Seas with every bite! Keywords: tropical salad, South Seas Salad, fruit salad recipe, citrus dressing, summer salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed baby greens
- 1 cup Fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 medium Mango, diced
- 1 medium Papaya, diced
- 1 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Shredded coconut (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons Macadamia nuts (roughly chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed baby greens thoroughly and place them in a large salad bowl.
Prepare the fruits: Peel, dice, and seed the mango and papaya. Ensure the pineapple chunks are bite-sized.
Add the pineapple chunks, mango, papaya, and cucumber slices to the bowl with the greens.
Toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown. Allow it to cool before adding it to the salad.
Sprinkle the salad with the toasted coconut, chopped macadamia nuts, and fresh mint leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the citrus dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy the tropical flavors of the South Seas Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 739 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.9 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 467 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 3568 mg | 76% | |
*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.
