Tropical Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette
Make a simple salad with common ingredients. You will need a bag of salad greens, some fruit, and a few other items. The salad has a special dressing made with pineapple juice.
The salad is made with romaine lettuce, pineapple, and some crunchy bits. You can make it for a quick lunch or dinner.
You can change some of the ingredients if you want to.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 22, 2026Share
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Make a simple salad with common ingredients. You will need a bag of salad greens, some fruit, and a few other items. The salad has a special dressing made with pineapple juice.
The salad is made with romaine lettuce, pineapple, and some crunchy bits. You can make it for a quick lunch or dinner.
You can change some of the ingredients if you want to.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 11
6 slices bacon
0.25 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
0.25 cup olive oil
freshly ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste
1 (10 ounce) package chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
0.5 cup chopped and toasted macadamia nuts
3 green onions, chopped
0.25 cup flaked coconut, toasted
Instructions
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1
Cook 6 slices of bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until they are brown, about 10 minutes. Then crumble the bacon and set it aside.
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Mix 0.25 cup pineapple juice, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 0.25 cup olive oil, some black pepper, and some salt in a jar. Close the jar and shake it well.
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3
Put 1 package of chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 0.5 cup chopped and toasted macadamia nuts, 3 chopped green onions, and the crumbled bacon in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix it well. Then sprinkle 0.25 cup toasted coconut on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 22g
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Saturated Fat 5g
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Cholesterol 10mg
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Sodium 324mg
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Total Carbohydrate 11g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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