Best Tropical Salad Bar Recipes
TROPICAL ROADIE BARS
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield 16 to 20 bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line a small cookie sheet or quarter sheet pan with parchment paper. Spray lightly with nonstick spray.
- Spray a large bowl. Add the almonds, pecans, dried pineapple, millet, oats and coconut flake and stir well.
- In a medium saucepot fitted with a candy thermometer, add the brown sugar, maple syrup, pineapple juice concentrate and salt; mix together with a heatproof spatula. Place the pot over high heat and cook the syrup to the soft-ball stage (240 degrees F), about 10 minutes.
- Pour the syrup over the nut mixture and toss well. Scrape onto the prepared cookie sheet and press firmly and evenly into a tight, compact layer. Cool for about 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 16 to 20 bars. Store in an airtight container.
TROPICAL SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE VINAIGRETTE
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.
Provided by Marianne G
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 255.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 323.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD
You don't need a long list of ingredients to toss together this refreshing medley. A wonderful dressing made with pineapple yogurt coats the appealing assortment of fresh and canned fruit. -Nancy Stinson, Texarkana, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain fruit salad, reserving 1/4 cup juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a bowl, combine yogurt, honey and reserved juice. Fold in fruit salad, apple, strawberries and grapes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HAWAIIAN SALAD
To add a refreshing spark to any meal, try this tempting salad with tropical flair. A few simple ingredients are easily combined to make a memorable salad. We always empty the bowl. -Lisa Andis, Morristown, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice. In a large bowl, combine the greens, pineapple and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
TROPICAL ISLAND FRUIT SALAD
A bright, beautiful, and delicious fruit salad. This goes well with jerk chicken or another island meal.
Provided by Devin
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Toss pineapple, mangos, papayas, and bananas together in a large bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
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