Cap's Creation Recipe

Salad/Soups

1. 1

   Prepare greens

   Rinse mixed greens under cold water and spin dry. Transfer to a large serving bowl.

2. 2

   Prep vegetables and tropical toppings

   Halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber and red onion. Dice avocado. If using pineapple and/or mango, cut into bite-sized chunks.

3. 3

   Toast nuts

   Toast macadamia nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden. Remove from heat and let cool, then roughly chop.

4. 4

   Make dressing

   In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.

5. 5

   Assemble and dress salad

   Add tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, shredded carrots, and tropical fruit additions (pineapple, mango) to the greens. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to coat.

6. 6

   Finish with avocado and nuts

   Add diced avocado and sprinkle toasted macadamia nuts on top. Toss lightly again if needed and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper to taste.