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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Food Network
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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