Description
Experience a burst of summer flavors with our Creamy Citrus Dressing + Grilled Pineapple Salad. This vibrant dish combines the natural sweetness of grilled pineapple with a zesty creamy citrus dressing, creating a refreshing meal that’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings, picnics, or light lunches at home. Not only does it offer a delightful contrast of textures and colors, but it is also a healthy choice packed with essential nutrients. Enjoy it as a side dish or elevate it to a main course by adding your favorite proteins. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or simply enjoying a quiet dinner, this salad will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
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 the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush pineapple slices with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes on each side until marked.
- Grill corn directly on the grill for approximately 5 minutes per side until slightly charred.
- Remove grilled ingredients and let cool before slicing corn off the cob.
- In salad bowls, layer mixed greens and top with grilled pineapple slices, corn kernels, pepitas, blueberries, and avocado.
- Drizzle with creamy citrus dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg