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    Home » This and That » Big Kahuna Hawaiian Salad. Pineapple Tahini Dressing.

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Sep 13, 2019 · published: Mar 27, 2010 · About 2 minutes to read this article. 8 Comments

    Big Kahuna Hawaiian Salad. Pineapple Tahini Dressing.


    Yay, we’ve made it all the way to the end of my Salad Tour Series. I’ve had so much fun crafting yummy bowls of colorful goodies for you these past few weeks. And to close this series with a big crunch, I’ve crafted my Big Kahuna Hawaiian Salad with Pineapple Tahini Dressing. Big Island, here we come!…

    Hula skirt? Check.
    Ukulele? Check.
    Candy-colored sunset? Check.
    Crashing waves and pure white sand? Check.
    Tropical breeze? Check.
    Mai Tai? Check.
    Perfect Hawaiian Salad? Let’s get to it…

    It’s a Luau in a Bowl:


    Pineapple Tahini Dressing:


    Macadamia Nuts are a Tropical Delicacy! Tip: try macadamia nut oil for a real treat…Big Kahuna Hawaiian Salad
    vegan, serves 2

    2 cups frisee, finely chopped
    2 cups baby lettuce mix or baby spinach (any fave leafy green will work)
    1 cup chopped pineapple
    1 cup chopped papaya
    ¾ cup roasted/salted macadamia nuts
    handful of plantain chips
    fresh black pepper
    optional: coconut flakes, roasted corn, spicy tempeh cubes

    *use fresh pineapple and papaya. Chop and store the leftovers for a tropical fruit salad the next morning.

    Pineapple Tahini Dressing

    1 ½ tablespoon tahini sauce
    2 teaspoon Grade B maple syrup
    1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    2 tablespoon pineapple juice
    pepper

    Directions:

    1. Whisk together the dressing. Set aside.

    2. Prep your fruit by chopping up your papaya and pineapple. Store the leftovers.

    3. Finely chop your frisee. Place in bowl. Add baby lettuce.

    4. Toss lettuce gently with 1-2 tablespoon of dressing.

    5. Portion salad into two bowls.

    6. Add pineapple and papaya on top of lettuce.

    7. Add macadamia nuts.

    8. Place plantain chips around edges of bowls.

    9. Drizzle additional dressing on top and add fresh black pepper to taste.

    Serve! Aloha! Don Ho music optional…


    Dive into yummy salad:




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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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    Comments

    1. Jessica says

      April 04, 2010 at 3:39 am

      I love tropical salads. My favorite "salad dressing" is just a mix of pear juice with pineapples and sometimes mango. Sometimes I sprinkle a bit of coconut and lime onto it too!

      Reply
    2. XiXi Cheng says

      March 29, 2010 at 10:39 pm

      OMG, I'm drooiing over your pictures!!!

      Reply
    3. -bcgw. says

      March 29, 2010 at 1:10 am

      Oooh that is such an inviting salad, it looks so rich, which is hard for a salad to pull off. Beautiful ;]

      Reply
    4. Morgan-- says

      March 28, 2010 at 4:49 am

      This looks SOOOOO delicious! I must try!!! Thank you for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
    5. Debra says

      March 28, 2010 at 2:10 am

      ANother beautiful salad! Yummy!
      Debra @ Vegan Family Style
      PS There is a giveaway on my blog- ends in a few days.. check it out!

      Reply
    6. Anonymous says

      March 28, 2010 at 1:09 am

      Another amazing and creative salad! Keep 'em comin!

      Reply
    7. Mother Rimmy says

      March 28, 2010 at 1:04 am

      This is absolutely a must try! I'm tired of the same old salads. It looks like it would make a perfect brunch recipe!

      Reply
    8. kirsten says

      March 28, 2010 at 12:57 am

      AMAZING!
      this looks so fresh and tasty, I am definitely going to make this.
      Thanks

      Reply

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