MIXED GREENS, PINEAPPLE & PECAN SALAD

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Grilled pineapple and recipe #318434 unexpectedly top this salad in which mixed greens are tossed with a cilantro lime vinaigrette. Chef Coby Arzola creates an impressive start for a special dinner. Buying pre-sliced fresh pineapple rings will reduce prep time.

Provided by ninja

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 36m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 garlic clove
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 serrano chili, quartered, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
8 cups mixed salad greens, a combo of romaine and spring greens, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 (4 ounce) package goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup chipotle-glazed pecans, prepared in advance

Steps:

  • Prepare the vinaigrette. Fit food processor with steel knife blade. With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube; process until finely chopped. Add cilantro, shallots, serrano pepper, orange juice and lime juice; process until pureed.
  • With machine running, pour olive oil through feed tube in slow, steady stream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 3/4 cup vinaigrette. Set aside.
  • For the salad, slice pineapple into 8 rings. Lightly coat a large grill pan with non-stick cooking spray, then grill pineapple over medium heat until lightly caramelized, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Combine greens and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle cilantro lime vinaigrette over greens and toss until well mixed. Arrange dressed greens on individual serving plates. Top each plate with a grilled pineapple ring, crumbled goat cheese and chipotle-glazed pecans.

OLUWAFUNMILAYO AGBOOLA
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This salad is a keeper! It's easy to make, healthy, and absolutely delicious.


Safal Bharati
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I'm not sure why this recipe is called 'Mixed Greens, Pineapple, Pecan Salad'. It should be called 'Deliciousness in a Bowl'!


Warasat Ali
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the night before and it will still be delicious the next day.


Jaide Moreno
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Shakib King
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a delicious and satisfying meal.


Salsabil Limam
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a flavorful and healthy dish that I'll be making again and again.


rizwana bohat drama h suleman super
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Mushy anifantis
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Tumwine Eli
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I love the combination of pineapple and pecans in this salad. It's a unique and delicious twist on a classic dish.


Mr Cipher
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Tracy Dunn
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I'm not a huge fan of pecans, so I substituted walnuts instead. The salad was still delicious!


Michael Fittiwy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The only thing I would change next time is to add a little more dressing.


Md Ismail BOOs
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever mixed greens I have on hand.


Rox Man
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I'm not usually a fan of pineapple in salads, but this one was surprisingly good. The dressing was also really tasty.


Catie Goodson
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Ariyanna Trumbo
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This salad was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The pineapple added a touch of sweetness, while the pecans gave it a nice crunch. The mixed greens were fresh and crisp, and the dressing was light and flavorful.