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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.
Avocado & Pineapple Salad
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
- Combine olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, and sugar in a blender until smooth.
- Add salt and pepper to this mixture to taste.
- Lightly toss the lettuce, pineapple, and red onion together.
- Pour on the oil and vinegar mixture until everything is well coated.
- Adjust the amount used to your own preference, more or less.
- 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?
Amee Livingston
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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
This is perfect for those summer cook outs!
Joanne/WineLady Cooks says
I love the freshness of this Avocado salad, it sounds so delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday party this weekend. Will pin/share.
We look forward to seeing you again soon with another delicious recipe.
A FFF co-host,
Joanne/WineLady Cooks
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I definitely need to add some pineapple into my salads. This looks so refreshing, tropical and delicious!
Amee Livingston says
Thank you Thalia! It is a perfect summer salad. 🙂
Tasty Details says
I love it! So fan of adding pineapple to salads!
Patricia.