Tropical Paradise Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Escape to a sunny oasis with this Tropical Paradise Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh, wholesome ingredients that bursts with flavor in every bite. Crisp mixed salad greens provide the perfect base for juicy pineapple chunks, sweet diced mango, creamy avocado, and refreshing cucumber slices. Complemented by the crunch of red bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, shredded coconut, and chopped macadamia nuts or cashews, this salad brings a tropical twist to your table. Tossed in a zesty lime dressing sweetened with a touch of honey or maple syrup, this salad is ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a light meal or as a colorful side dish. Packed with bright colors, nutritious ingredients, and a balance of flavors, this is a must-try recipe for anyone seeking a taste of the tropics!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1 medium mango, diced
• 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 0.25 cup macadamia nuts or cashews, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. Wash and dry the salad greens, then add them to a large mixing bowl.

2. Add the pineapple chunks, diced mango, avocado, cucumber slices, chopped red bell pepper, and sliced red onion to the bowl.

3. Sprinkle the shredded coconut, chopped macadamia nuts or cashews, and fresh cilantro leaves over the salad.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), kosher salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.

6. Serve immediately as a light meal or side dish. Enjoy your Tropical Paradise Salad!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (298.6g)

Calories		300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		21.2 g	27%
	Saturated Fat	4.5 g	22%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		60 mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate		29.9 g	11%
	Dietary Fiber	7.5 g	27%
	Total Sugars	17.9 g
Protein		4.2 g	8%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		73 mg	6%
Iron		1.8 mg	10%
Potassium		685 mg	15%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 759 cal (58.3%%)

Protein: 65 cal (5.0%%)

Carbs: 479 cal (36.7%%)