Avocado & Pineapple Salad

Our friends hosted a Cuban dinner party this past weekend.  It was really fun to experiment with a couple of new recipes.  Everyone was assigned a dish to bring for the meal and I chose this light and summery avocado and pineapple salad and a baked flan for dessert.

While searching for authentic Cuban recipes, this little gem popped up from Three Guys From Miami.  I mean, how could I go wrong with a Saveur recommended site and three Cuban chefs?!  This simple salad is a fantastic sweet/savory combo and perfect for a summer afternoon.  Make it even more amazing by juicing fresh oranges for the dressing.  Salad perfection.

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Avocado & Pineapple Salad

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

A light, sweet and savory salad perfect for a summer meal

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Cuban

Servings: 6 -8 servings

Author: From Three Guys From Miami

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups of fresh pineapple chunks
• 2 large avocados peeled and sliced
• 1 head iceberg lettuce shredded
• 1 medium sweet red onion sliced thin

Instructions

1. Combine olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, and sugar in a blender until smooth.
2. Add salt and pepper to this mixture to taste.
3. Lightly toss the lettuce, pineapple, and red onion together.
4. Pour on the oil and vinegar mixture until everything is well coated.
5. Adjust the amount used to your own preference, more or less.
6. Garnish individual salads with several avocado slices lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lime juice.

What is your favorite summer salad recipe?