Tuscan Pineapple Chopped Salad

Tuscan Pineapple Chopped Salad

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup J. Olive Co. Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup J. Olive Co. Pineapple Balsamic
  • 1 jar (23.5 oz.) Pineapple chunks, drain liquid, reserving ¼ cup
  • 2 cups cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, very fine dice or roughly minced
  • 5 oz. package fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups peas, previously frozen
  • 1/8 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup Colby cheese, grated
  • Salt/Pepper to taste

 Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, celery, peas drained pineapple chunks and one cup of the grated cheese. Toss and blend.
  2. In a measuring cup, whisk together ¼ cup pineapple balsamic, ¼ cup pineapple juice, Tuscan Herb olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the salad mixture.
  3. Top with sliced almonds, toss, and serve.

Optional salad additions for extra crunch: sesame seeds, chopped broccoli, chopped kale, toasted chickpeas, chopped cucumbers