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Creamy Citrus Dressing + Grilled Pineapple Salad

Creamy Citrus Dressing + Grilled Pineapple Salad


  • Author: Claire
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Indulge in the refreshing flavors of Creamy Citrus Dressing + Grilled Pineapple Salad, a perfect dish for sun-soaked days. This vibrant salad features sweet grilled pineapple paired with a zesty citrus dressing, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. With its bright colors and fresh ingredients, this salad is sure to impress your guests while keeping your kitchen time minimal. Packed with nutritious fruits and greens, it’s as healthy as it is delicious.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 slices pineapple
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 23 cups fresh mixed greens
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 Tablespoon Califia unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon minced shallots
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 corn on the cob
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil (for brushing pineapple)

Instructions

  1. For the dressing, combine orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, rice vinegar, minced shallots, and salt in a mason jar. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush pineapple slices with olive oil and grill for about 2 minutes on each side until charred. Grill corn on the cob for approximately 10 minutes total.
  3. Assemble the salad by layering mixed greens in bowls and topping with grilled pineapple, corn (kernels cut off), avocado slices, pepitas, and blueberries.
  4. Drizzle generously with creamy citrus dressing before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Feel free to customize toppings like nuts or seeds for added crunch. Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor melding.