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Tropical Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrett




Source of Recipe


internet


Recipe Introduction


Use fresh pineapple, if you can, or canned pineapple tidbits. May substitute toasted almonds for the macadamia nuts, if desired.


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List of Ingredients




6 slices bacon
1/4 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
freshly ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste
1 (10-oz.) package chopped Romaine lettuce
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped and toasted
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted




Recipe



Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

In a cruet or jar with a lid, combine pineapple juice, red wine vinegar, oil, pepper and salt. Cover and shake well.

In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, pineapple, macadamia nuts, green onions and bacon. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with toasted coconut.