Creamy Citrus Dressing + Grilled Pineapple Salad
Creamy Citrus Dressing + Grilled Pineapple Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. This delightful salad features sweet, caramelized grilled pineapple paired with creamy citrus dressing that brings a zesty flavor to every bite. Ideal for picnics or light lunches, it’s easy to prepare and visually stunning with its bright colors. The combination of ripe fruits, fresh greens, and nutritious ingredients makes it a wholesome option that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 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
- 4 slices of pineapple
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 corn on the cob
- 2–3 cups fresh mixed greens
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- For the dressing, combine orange juice, lemon juice, almond milk, parsley, olive oil, rice vinegar, shallots, and salt in a mason jar. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush pineapple slices with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes on each side. Grill corn until slightly charred (about 5 minutes per side).
- In salad bowls, layer mixed greens topped with grilled pineapple slices, corn kernels cut from the cob, avocado slices, pepitas, and blueberries.
- Drizzle with Creamy Citrus Dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg