Spring and early summer offer many varieties of lettuce and greens. Butter lettuce has a buttery texture with an almost-sweet taste that works nicely in a main-dish dinner salad. It pairs well with the fruit in this dish. Adapt to include your favorite protein, and enjoy a touch of the Caribbean while keeping your summer kitchen cool as a cucumber!
PREP TIME
10 Min
SERVINGS
4
DIFFICULTY
Easy
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 cups salad greens such as butter lettuce or your favorite variety
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into small cubes
- 2 cups mandarin orange segments packed in water
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 4 teaspoons sesame or chia seeds
- 2 cups black beans chicken, shrimp or your favorite protein
Honey Lime Dressing
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup canola oil, organic and cold-pressed
- 1 tablespoon onion, finely diced or grated
- Pinch salt
Directions
- Layer salad greens, pineapple, mandarin orange segments, cranberries and cilantro between 4 plates or in a large bowl.
- To make the honey lime dressing, add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad.
- Sprinkle sesame or chia seeds over the top.
- Top with black beans or desired protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 458 | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 11g | Fiber: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated fat: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Potassium: 747mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 3.5mg
Recipe provided by Michelle Eaton, MS, RD, ThedaCare
