Description
Creamy Citrus Dressing + Grilled Pineapple Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the zesty tang of citrus with the sweet caramelization of grilled pineapple. Perfect for summer picnics or backyard barbecues, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutritious ingredients. The creamy citrus dressing adds a delightful richness, making it a perfect side for grilled meats or as a light main dish. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delicious salad that will impress your family and friends while providing essential vitamins and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a mason jar, combine orange juice, lemon juice, almond milk, parsley, olive oil, rice vinegar, shallots, and salt. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush pineapple slices lightly with olive oil and grill for about 2 minutes on each side until marked.
- Grill corn for about 5 minutes per side until slightly charred. Allow to cool before cutting off kernels.
- In two bowls, layer mixed greens, grilled pineapple slices, corn kernels, pepitas, blueberries, and avocado.
- Drizzle with creamy citrus dressing and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg