Tropical Crunch Salad
Salad
Fresh, colourful, and bursting with tropical flavour, this Tropical Crunch Salad is elevated by a vibrant dressing made with Miris by Islandmom Level Hot – Pineapple Hot Sauce. The combination of pineapple, Scotch Bonnet chillies, lime, and olive oil creates a perfectly balanced dressing that’s sweet, tangy, and gently spicy. Combined with creamy avocado, juicy mango, and crunchy cashews, this salad is an ideal light lunch or a refreshing side for grilled meats and seafood.
- Prep Time:
- 15 mins
- Total Time:
- 15 mins
- Servings:
- 4 people
Mango, avocado, crisp vegetables, and cashews come together with a bright Level Hot passion fruit dressing.
Ingredients
- For the Salad 4 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, rocket, or baby spinach) | 1 ripe avocado, sliced | 1 cup cucumber, sliced | 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved | ½ red onion, thinly sliced | 1 ripe mango, diced | ¼ cup roasted cashew nuts | 2 tbsp fresh coriander or mint, roughly chopped
- For the Level Hot Passion Fruit Dressing 2 tbsp Level Hot | 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil | 1 tbsp fresh lime juice | 1 tsp honey | 1 tsp Dijon mustard | ½ tsp sea salt | ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Method
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In a small bowl or jar, combine the Level Hot hot sauce, olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
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Whisk (or shake in a sealed jar) until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified.
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Arrange the salad greens on a large serving platter.
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Top with the avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mango, and roasted cashew nuts.
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Drizzle the Level Hot dressing over the salad just before serving.
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Finish with freshly chopped coriander or mint and gently toss to coat.
Serving Suggestions
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This refreshing salad pairs beautifully with:
- Grilled chicken breast
- Grilled prawns or seafood
- BBQ meats
- Roast pork
- Fish fillets
- Crusty artisan bread
