Tropical Salad With Pineapple Vinaigarette

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, browned & crumbled
• 1/2 cup fresh pineapple
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 teaspoons sugar (can use Splenda) (optional)
• fresh ground black pepper
• salt
• 1 (10 ounce) package chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1 cup chopped and toasted macadamia nuts
• 3 green onions, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   In blender, combine pineapple, red wine vinegar, oil, sugar, pepper and salt. Blend until pineapple is smooth and ingredients are incorporated.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, pineapple, macadamia nuts, green onions and bacon. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with toasted coconut.