Best 8 Avocado Watercress And Grilled Pineapple Salad Recipes

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Looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad that is sure to impress your friends and family? Look no further than avocado, watercress, and grilled pineapple salad! This vibrant and colorful salad is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The creamy avocado and peppery watercress are perfectly complemented by the tangy grilled pineapple. Drizzled in a zesty lime dressing, this salad is a feast for the senses and a healthy way to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables.

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CUBAN AVOCADO, WATERCRESS, AND PINEAPPLE SALAD (ENSALADA DE AGUACATE, BERRO, Y PIñA)



Cuban Avocado, Watercress, and Pineapple Salad (Ensalada de Aguacate, Berro, y Piña) image

Provided by Maricel Presilla

Categories     Salad     Side     Christmas     Lunch     Tropical Fruit     Pineapple     Avocado     Watercress     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 bunches watercress
One 2 1/2-pound pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into four 1-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon sugar
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar or fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large Florida (West Indian) avocado or 2 Hass avocados
1 small red onion (5 ounces) thinly slivered lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preparing the Watercress
  • Place the watercress in a colander and rinse under cold running water to remove any grit or sand. Discard any yellowing leaves and remove the tough stems; for this salad, you want only the leaves and tender stems. Pat dry with paper towels and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  • Broiling the Pineapple
  • Preheat the broiler. Place the pineapple slices on a baking pan and sprinkle the sugar evenly on top of them. Broil about 4 inches from the heat source, turning once, for 10 minutes on each side, until lightly golden brown. Let cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
  • Preparing the Dressing
  • Place the garlic, olive oil, vinegar or lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Taste for seasoning. Set aside.
  • Peeling the Avocado
  • Cut the avocado(s) lengthwise in half around the pit and remove the pit. Place the avocado halves cut side down on the work surface and slice lengthwise into 1-inch-wide wedges. Peel each segment by hand or with a paring knife, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Assembling the Salad
  • Place the watercress in a medium bowl and toss with half the dressing. Arrange on a large platter.
  • Add the pineapple and avocado to the same bowl and toss with the rest of the dressing. Mound the pineapple and avocado over the bed of watercress. Garnish with the slivers of red onion and serve immediately.

AVOCADO AND WATERCRESS SALAD



Avocado and Watercress Salad image

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     No-Cook     Picnic     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Mother's Day     Dinner     Avocado     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Potluck     Watercress     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon grated sweet onion such as Vidalia or Walla Walla (use large holes of a box grater)
1/4 cup finely grated peeled Gala apple (use small holes of box grater)
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cups watercress (thin stems and leaves only; from 1 large bunch)
1 firm-ripe avocado

Steps:

  • Stir together vinegar, onion, apple, soy sauce, and sugar until sugar has dissolved, then stir in oil.
  • Just before serving, toss watercress with enough dressing to coat. Quarter, pit, and peel avocado, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Gently toss with watercress.

AVOCADO PINEAPPLE SALAD



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Delicious and refreshing, this is a yummy salad that is sure to please everyone! Serve over steak or fish, or use as a salsa with chips. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Provided by Jackie

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cubed
½ cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped serrano pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
¾ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced

Steps:

  • Combine the cucumbers, onion, serrano pepper, lime juice, and salt in a large bowl. Add the pineapple and avocado. Gently toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 148.8 mg, Sugar 4 g

AVOCADO-WATERCRESS SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil with 1 tablespoon each lemon juice and soy sauce in a large bowl. Add 1 bunch trimmed watercress, 4 ounces thinly sliced white mushrooms and 2 chopped avocados; season with salt and pepper and gently toss. Top with canned fried onions.

WATERCRESS AND AVOCADO SALAD



Watercress and Avocado Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 large bunches watercress, stems removed, leaves washed and well dried
2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded, and peeled

Steps:

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Tear watercress into bite-sized pieces and toss with dressing. Divide salad among 6 serving plates. Thinly slice avocado halves into strips lengthwise. Garnish center of each salad with avocado and serve.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE AND AVOCADO SALSA



Grilled Pineapple and Avocado Salsa image

Grilling pineapple caramelizes its sugars, making it even sweeter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pineapple, (about 4 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch-thick rings
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 small Hass avocados
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon minced, seeded jalapeno pepper, (about 1 small pepper)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat grill or grill pan to medium hot. Brush pineapple rings lightly with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill until brown and caramelized, about 8 minutes per side. Or cook on a grill pan over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes on each side. Cool slightly, and cut into 1-inch chunks. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Halve avocados; remove and discard pit and peel. Cut flesh into 1/2-inch chunks; add to pineapple along with lime juice, jalapeno, and cilantro. Toss to combine, and serve.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE AND AVOCADO SALSA



Grilled Pineapple and Avocado Salsa image

This is yummy over fish and any kind of meat! I also like to have it over rice and grains. I think this would be great as a pizza topping! These ingredients are used in the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain and the Southwest, also Hawaii(Western USA).

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 1/2 lbs fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 inch thick rings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 small Hass avocadoes
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper (about 1 small pepper)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat grill or grill pan to medium hot.
  • Brush pineapple rings lightly with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill until brown and caramelized, about 8 minutes per side, or cook on a grill pan over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes on each side.
  • Cool slightly, and cut into 1/2 inch chunks.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Halve avocados; remove and discard pit and peel.
  • Cut flesh into 1/2-inch chunks; add to pineapple along with lime juice, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  • Toss to combine, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

GRILLED STEAK, PINEAPPLE AND AVOCADO SALAD



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A simple three ingredient meal (plus the staples like oil, salt, and pepper). A delicious pineapple dressing ties together this irresistible platter of grilled pineapple rings, strip steak, and creamy sliced avocado.

Provided by Kana K.

Categories     Pineapple

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs steak, New York strip, about 3 1-inch thick steaks
1 pineapple, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch rounds, center core removed, divided
2 avocados, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grill

Steps:

  • Season steak with 1 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoons pepper. Let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, purée 1 pineapple round, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 2 tablespoons water in a blender until smooth. Add 3 tablespoons oil and blend until smooth; set aside.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat a grill pan over medium-high; oil grate or pan. Grill steaks and remaining pineapple rounds, turning occasionally, until pineapple is lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of steak registers 120°F, 8-10 minutes for medium-rare (pineapple may take longer to cook than steak). Transfer steak to a cutting board. Let sit at least 15 minutes, then thinly slice. Transfer pineapple to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Cut avocados in half crosswise around pit, then carefully peel off skin with your hands. Slice each half crosswise into 1/2" rings.
  • Arrange sliced steak and avocado on platter with pineapple. Drizzle with pineapple dressing; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1024.8, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 238.9, Sodium 1360, Carbohydrate 51.5, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 30.6, Protein 93.3

Tips:

  • Choose ripe avocados: Look for avocados that are dark green or nearly black in color, with a slight give when gently squeezed. Avoid avocados that are too hard or have blemishes.
  • Use fresh pineapple: Fresh pineapple has a sweeter and more vibrant flavor than canned pineapple. If using canned pineapple, be sure to rinse it well and drain it thoroughly.
  • Grill the pineapple: Grilling the pineapple gives it a slightly smoky flavor that complements the other ingredients in the salad. You can also roast the pineapple in the oven if you don't have a grill.
  • Use a light dressing: A light dressing, such as a vinaigrette or a citrus-based dressing, will help to enhance the flavors of the salad without overpowering them.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best enjoyed immediately after it is made, as the avocado and pineapple can start to brown if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

This avocado, watercress, and grilled pineapple salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of sweet pineapple, creamy avocado, peppery watercress, and tangy dressing makes for a delicious and satisfying salad that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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