Kona Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with tropical flavors, this Kona Salad is a vibrant celebration of wholesome ingredients and island-inspired flair. Featuring mixed baby greens, smoky grilled pineapple slices, creamy avocado, and the nutty goodness of cooked quinoa, this salad offers a refreshing balance of textures and flavors. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a sprinkle of crunchy macadamia nuts elevate the dish, while a zesty lime-honey dressing ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish. Perfect for a light lunch or as a stunning side dish, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and serves two. Whether you're craving something healthy or a bite of the tropics, this Kona Salad will transport your taste buds to paradise.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed baby greens
• 2 slices Grilled pineapple slices
• 1 cup Cooked quinoa
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 cup Macadamia nuts
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the pineapple slices for about 2 minutes on each side until you see grill marks. Remove and let cool slightly, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, add the mixed baby greens, cooked quinoa, and cherry tomatoes.

Step 3

Peel and dice the avocado into small cubes. Thinly slice the cucumber. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Coarsely chop the macadamia nuts and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Add the chopped grilled pineapple to the salad bowl and drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.

Step 7

Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed. Serve immediately and enjoy your tropical Kona Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1139.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1299.3

Total Fat 88.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1418.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 127.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.3g	0%
Total Sugars 48.3g
Protein 22.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 298.9mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 2906.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.9%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 36.6%