Caribbean Salad Dressing Recipes

CARIBBEAN SALAD WITH HONEY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Layer salad greens, pineapple, mandarin orange segments, cranberries, cilantro and green onion between 4 plates or in a large bowl.
• To make the honey lime dressing, add all of the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
• Drizzle dressing over the salad.
• Sprinkle Chia seeds and sesame seeds over the top.
• Top with black beans or desired protein.

CARIBBEAN VEGETABLE SALAD WITH ZESTY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pumpkin and papaya in boiling water in large saucepan 20 to 30 min. or until tender; drain. Cool slightly. Peel pumpkin and papaya; cut pulp into 1-inch chunks.
• Whisk next 5 ingredients until bouillon is dissolved.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add eggplant; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until tender. Stir in oregano and lemon juice; transfer to large bowl.
• Add remaining oil to same skillet; heat. Add peppers; cook and stir 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Add to eggplant mixture along with the pumpkin, papaya, dressing mixture and remaining ingredients; toss lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD W/ FAT-FREE DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together dressing ingredients, set aside.
• Toss salad ingredients together OR layer in order listed into clear serving bowl.
• Pour dressing over salad and serve.

CATALINA CARIBBEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss first 4 ingredients in large bowl.
• Add dressing; mix lightly.
• Serve immediately.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a bowl, and cover with the teriyaki marinade sauce. Marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• In a small bowl mix the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro. Cover salsa, and refrigerate.
• In a small bowl, mix the mustard, honey, sugar, oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Cover dressing, and refrigerate.
• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
• Arrange mixed salad greens on plates. Spoon some of the salsa over each salad, and sprinkle with 1/4 of the pineapple chunks. Break tortilla chips into large chunks, and sprinkle over salads. Lay some of the grilled chicken strips on each salad. Finally, drizzle dressing over each salad, and serve.

CARIBBEAN FRUIT SALAD WITH COCONUT CREAM DRESSING

Steps:

• Arrange fruit attractively on individual salad plates.
• Mix together the sour cream, coconut and lime juice.
• Spoon into the center of the fruit and serve immediately.

CARIBBEAN SLAW

Steps:

• Toss the cabbage, red bell pepper, red onion, carrots, mango, and cilantro together in a large bowl.
• Whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar, agave nectar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce together in a small bowl; pour over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Allow the slaw to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to combine.