15-Minute Caribbean Salad
Get a little taste of the tropics with our refreshing Caribbean salad! Each bite is vibrant and flavorful. Enjoy hearty black beans and crispy bell pepper, all mixed in a sweet yet savory pineapple dressing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups lettuce 120 g, chopped
- 1.5 cups black beans 170 g, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups pineapple 250 g from can, juice preserved
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 avocado chopped
- Fresh cilantro to garnish
- Sesame seeds to garnish
Pineapple Salad Dressing
- ⅓ cup soy yogurt 80 g
- ½ cup pineapple juice 118 ml
- ⅓ cup lime juice 75 ml
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- Dash cayenne
Instructions
- Add lettuce, beans, pineapple, onion, bell pepper, and avocado to a salad bowl.
- Little tip: add a dash of salt and pepper and mix. It’s a good idea to season the ingredients (before adding the dressing) for extra flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the fruity dressing. Adjust to taste preferences, then drizzle over the salad.
Notes
- To store or take on the go: we recommend storing the dressing, avocado, and pineapple separately from the rest of the ingredients to preserve texture.
- You can swap the pineapple for mandarin oranges. Check out our customizations section for more ideas!
Nutrition
Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 480mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 26g