Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDoc Ford's Rum Bar & GrilleTropical Salad Recipe

Tropical Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

We combined fresh baby greens, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, mandarin oranges, sundried cherries, and spiced pecans with our own balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salad Base

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh baby greens, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, mandarin oranges, sundried cherries, and spiced pecans. Toss gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 2

    Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and emulsified.

Final Assembly

  1. 3

    Combine and Serve

    Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing. Serve immediately, garnished with additional spiced pecans if desired.

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