Tropical Romaine Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette
Bright, fresh, and bursting with island-inspired flavors, this Tropical Romaine Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette is the perfect way to bring a taste of the tropics to your table. Featuring a bed of crisp romaine lettuce topped with juicy pineapple chunks, sweet mango, creamy avocado, and a hint of crunch from toasted coconut and macadamia nuts, this salad offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors. The homemade pineapple vinaigrette—a zesty mix of pineapple juice, lime juice, and honey—adds a tangy, tropical twist that ties everything together beautifully. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this vibrant salad is ideal as a refreshing appetizer, a light lunch, or even a summery side dish. Perfect for those looking to balance healthy eating with bold, fruity flavors, this salad will transport your taste buds straight to paradise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 large Mango, diced
- 1 large Avocado, sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Shredded coconut, toasted
- 0.25 cup Macadamia nuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup Pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce hearts, then chop them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Add the pineapple chunks, diced mango, sliced avocado, and red onion to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
In a small dry skillet, lightly toast the shredded coconut over low heat, stirring frequently until golden brown. Let it cool and sprinkle it over the salad.
Add the chopped macadamia nuts and fresh cilantro leaves on top of the salad for added crunch and flavor.
To prepare the pineapple vinaigrette, combine pineapple juice, lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake until the mixture is emulsified and smooth.
Drizzle the pineapple vinaigrette over the prepared salad just before serving. Toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.5 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.2 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1570 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.3 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.5 g | 173% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 588 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 4476 mg | 95% | |
*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.
