Pina Colada Salad

3 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped or any mix of greens that you like- I used the spring mix from Costco

2 large cans mandarin oranges, drained

1 large can pineapple tidbits, drained

3-4 chicken breasts grilled and chopped (I marinated mine in a Hawaiian marinade from Smith’s and it added a nice flavor)

¾ Cup of coconut

1 small bag of macadamia nuts

If you are an onion person add in ½ cup diced red onion

In a large bowl, toss all of the above ingredients together and then coat lightly with the vinaigrette. 

Pina Colada Vinaigrette

1/3-1/2 Cup of sugar (depending on how sweet you want it to be)

½ Cup Pina Colada Drink Mix

1/3 Cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

½ tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. dry mustard

½ tsp salt

1 cup of vegetable or canola oil

In a blender or food processor combine all of the ingredients except for the oil.  Blend on high until light and frothy. With the blender on low, slowly add in the oil and keep blending until the dressing is emulsified and thickened.    

Submitted by: Nicole Harman