How to Make Tropical Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to our tropical oasis of flavor with this refreshing and vibrant Tropical Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette recipe! This salad is a celebration of all things sweet, tangy, and tropical, featuring a colorful medley of fresh fruits, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty homemade pineapple vinaigrette. Whether you're craving a light and healthy lunch or a side dish that will steal the show at your next gathering, this recipe is sure to brighten up your table and tantalize your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
  • ½ cup chopped and toasted macadamia nuts
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup flaked coconut, toasted

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Combine pineapple juice, red wine vinegar, oil, pepper and salt in a lidded jar or cruet. Cover and shake well.
  • Toss lettuce, pineapple, macadamia nuts, green onions and bacon together in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with toasted coconut.
  • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 324mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 293mg