Tropical Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette

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An easy salad to make with a bag of salad greens, pineapple, bacon bits, nuts and toasted coconut. Use fresh pineapple, if you can, and substitute toasted almonds for the macadamia nuts, if desired.

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

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

  2. Combine pineapple juice, red wine vinegar, oil, pepper and salt in a lidded jar or cruet. Cover and shake well.

  3. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255 Calories
22g Fat
11g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 324mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 293mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.