Creamy Citrus Dressing + Grilled Pineapple Salad
Creamy Citrus Dressing + Grilled Pineapple Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer. This delightful recipe features sweet, caramelized grilled pineapple paired with creamy, zesty dressing that’s both indulgent and healthy. With fresh ingredients like juicy blueberries, creamy avocado, and mixed greens, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for family barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, it’s easy to prepare in just 25 minutes. Serve it as a light meal or side dish, and enjoy the burst of flavors that will brighten up any table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Califia unsweetened almond milk
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley
- 4 slices pineapple
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2–3 cups fresh mixed greens
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by blending orange juice, lemon juice, almond milk, olive oil, rice vinegar, shallots, parsley, and salt until smooth.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush pineapple slices with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes on each side until caramelized.
- Grill corn for about 5 minutes per side until charred; cool before cutting off the kernels.
- In serving bowls, layer mixed greens and top with grilled pineapple, avocado slices, corn kernels, pepitas, and blueberries.
- Drizzle with creamy citrus dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg