Caribbean Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

By tonya370

Pineapple, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, cilantro, green onions and more will tantalize your taste buds in this Caribbean inspired salad with honey lime dressing.

Ingredients

• 8 cups of salad greens (I used butter lettuce)
• 2 cups of pineapple, cut into small cubes
• 2 cups mandarin orange segments, packed in water
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• 4 teaspoons Chia seeds
• 4 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 2 cups black beans, chicken, shrimp or your favorite protein
• 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/8 cup lime juice
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 2 Tablespoons finely diced onion
• Pinch of Salt

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from dinner-mom.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Layer salad greens, pineapple, mandarin orange segments, cranberries, cilantro and green onion between 4 plates or in a large bowl.
To make the honey lime dressing, add all of the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
Drizzle dressing over the salad.
Sprinkle Chia seeds and sesame seeds over the top.
Top with black beans or desired protein.

Instructions