A little about this dish
Bask in this vibrant Salad drawing inspiration from the Caribbean cuisine! It's full of bright colors, bold flavors and mouthwatering freshness that perfectly compliments the beautiful day outside. The star of the dish, Tomato, adds an exciting edge of tanginess and is balanced out by the peppery-sweet pineapple and creamy avocado, embodying the spirit of the Caribbean.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Medium size tomato — 2 — cut into thin slices
- Pineapple — 1/2 — cut into thin helical pieces
- Avocado — 1 — sliced
- Mixed baby greens — 2 cups
- Cilantro leaves — A handful — chopped
- Red onion — 1/4 — finely sliced
- Toasted coconut flakes — 2 tablespoons
- Pomegranate arils — 2 tablespoons
- Lime — 2 — cut into wedges
- Extra-virgin olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice — 2 tablespoons
- Garlic clove — 1 — minced
- Cayenne pepper — 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt — to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🥗🍅🥑On a plate, arrange 2 cups of mixed baby greens. Over the greens, thinly dispersed slices of tomato, pineapple, avocados, a sprinkling of chopped cilantro, and finely sliced red onions.
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Step 2 — 🥥🍍💫Sprinkle the salad with 2 tablespoons each of toasted coconut flakes and pomegranate arils.
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Step 3 — 🍶🍈🔪Whisk together 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, 1 minced clove of garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and salt to taste in a small bowl.
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Step 4 — 🥗🥄🍴Drizzle the dressing over the salad, garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
A final fox tip
The Tropical Tomato Fete Salad has quite a few variations you can experiment with - add in some grilled shrimp or chicken for a protein boost. If you desire a heartier salad, feel free to add in a grain like quinoa or couscous. Kids can help washing and drying the veggies and assembling the salad. Nutritional values are approximate and may depend on specific brands of ingredients used.