Creamy Citrus Dressing + Grilled Pineapple Salad
Experience the delightful combination of flavors in our Creamy Citrus Dressing + Grilled Pineapple Salad. This vibrant dish features sweet, caramelized grilled pineapple paired with a tangy, creamy dressing made from fresh citrus juices and healthy fats. Perfect for summer barbecues or light lunches, this salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also makes for an eye-catching centerpiece on your table. With quick preparation and versatile ingredients, it’s a refreshing option suitable for various dietary preferences.
- 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
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon minced shallots
- Pinch of salt
- 4 slices pineapple
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2–3 cups fresh mixed greens
Instructions
- For the dressing, combine orange juice, lemon juice, almond milk, parsley, olive oil, rice vinegar, shallots, and salt in a mason jar. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and clean the grates.
- Brush pineapple slices with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes on each side. Grill corn on the cob for about 5 minutes per side until charred.
- Remove grilled items and let cool slightly; cut kernels off the corn cob.
- In salad bowls, layer mixed greens with grilled pineapple, corn, avocado slices, pepitas, and blueberries.
- Drizzle with creamy citrus dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg