TROPICAL SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE VINAIGRETTE

Tropical Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette image

The title says it all. The pinapple, macadamia nuts and coconut truely give it a South-Seas feel. You will love it!-

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

7 cups torn romaine
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
3 green onions, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, toss the romaine, pineapple, macadamia nuts, green onions and bacon., In a small bowl, whisk the pineapple juice, oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 30g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.