Mixed Greens, Pineapple & Pecan Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 garlic clove
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tbsp chopped shallot
1 serrano chili, quartered, seeded and chopped
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper , to taste
1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 (4 oz) package goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup chipotle-glazed pecans , prepared in advance

Directions:

Prepare the vinaigrette. Fit food processor with steel knife blade. With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube; process until finely chopped. Add cilantro, shallots, serrano pepper, orange juice and lime juice; process until pureed.
With machine running, pour olive oil through feed tube in slow, steady stream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 3/4 cup vinaigrette. Set aside.
For the salad, slice pineapple into 8 rings. Lightly coat a large grill pan with non-stick cooking spray, then grill pineapple over medium heat until lightly caramelized, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Set aside to cool slightly.
Combine greens and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle cilantro lime vinaigrette over greens and toss until well mixed. Arrange dressed greens on individual serving plates. Top each plate with a grilled pineapple ring, crumbled goat cheese and chipotle-glazed pecans.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1277.6 Kcal (5349 kJ)
Calories from fat	1139.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	126.63g	195%
Cholesterol	131.7mg	44%
Sodium	2138.23mg	89%
Potassium	194.92mg	4%
Total Carbs	19.99g	7%
Sugars	18.72g	75%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	2%
Protein	12.31g	25%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	8%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	162mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	365.52 Kcal (1530 kJ)
Calories from fat	326.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.23g	195%
Cholesterol	37.68mg	44%
Sodium	611.74mg	89%
Potassium	55.77mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.72g	7%
Sugars	5.36g	75%
Dietary Fiber	0.12g	2%
Protein	3.52g	25%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	8%
Calcium	46.3mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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