Island Green Salad Caribbean

Take your taste buds on a tropical getaway with this vibrant and refreshing Island Green Salad Caribbean, a delightful medley of fresh greens, juicy fruits, and bold, zesty flavors. Featuring a base of baby spinach and peppery arugula, this Caribbean-inspired salad is elevated with luscious ripe mango, sweet pineapple, creamy avocado, and tangy cherry tomatoes. A zingy lime and honey dressing ties it all together, while thinly sliced red onions and fragrant cilantro add layers of flavor. The pièce de résistance? A sprinkle of crushed plantain chips for an irresistible crunch. Perfect as a light, nutritious meal or a colorful side dish, this salad is a celebration of the tropics in every bite. Healthy, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes, it’s your ticket to island living wherever you are.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Baby spinach
• 2 cups Arugula
• 1 large Mango (ripe)
• 1 cup (diced) Pineapple (fresh)
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) Red onion
• 0.25 cup (finely chopped) Cilantro (fresh)
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Plantain chips (crushed)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach and arugula. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel and dice the mango into small cubes. Add the mango to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Dice the fresh pineapple into small chunks and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice into thin wedges and carefully add them to the salad.

Step 5

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad along with the finely chopped cilantro.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine.

Step 9

Sprinkle the crushed plantain chips on top for added crunch and a burst of Caribbean flair.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Island Green Salad Caribbean as a light meal or as a side dish to your favorite tropical-inspired entrée.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1233.3 grams (1233.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1251

Total Fat 75.50g	97%
Saturated Fat 15.00g	75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 904mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 145.80g	53%
Dietary Fiber 30.10g	108%
Total Sugars 68.70g
Protein 16.40g	33%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 348mg	27%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 2868mg	61%

*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: 51.2%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 43.9%