Creamy Citrus Dressing + Grilled Pineapple Salad
Creamy Citrus Dressing + Grilled Pineapple Salad is the perfect summer dish that combines vibrant flavors and refreshing textures. This salad features succulent grilled pineapple paired with creamy citrus dressing, mixed greens, and a medley of colorful toppings. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings with friends. The delightful contrast between sweet pineapple, creamy avocado, and crunchy pepitas creates an explosion of flavor in every bite. Plus, this recipe is easily customizable to suit your preferences, whether you want to add protein or experiment with different greens. Serve this dish chilled for a light yet satisfying meal that celebrates the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 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
- Prepare the dressing by blending orange juice, lemon juice, almond milk, olive oil, rice vinegar, parsley, shallots, and salt until smooth.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush pineapple slices with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes on each side until caramelized.
- Grill corn on the cob for approximately 5 minutes per side until slightly charred.
- Assemble the salad by layering mixed greens in bowls and topping them with grilled pineapple, corn kernels (cut off), avocado slices, pepitas, and blueberries.
- Drizzle with creamy citrus dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg