Crunchy Polynesian Salad

• Vegan

• Produce

  • 1 2 lb fresh pineapple, cut into 1" thick slices, fresh
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro
  • 1 14oz bag Coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp Ginger, fresh
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper
  • 1 Lime, Juice of
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup Vidalia onion

• Condiments

  • 4 tbsp Soy sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 2 pkgs Ramen noodles, raw and crushed

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 1/2 tbsp Brown sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 5 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 6 oz Macadamia nuts

• Drinks

  • 1/3 cup Pineapple juice

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Description

Ingredients

• ½ lb fresh pineapple, cut into 1 thick slices
• 1 14oz bag of coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
• 2 pkgs ramen noodles raw and crushed (any flavor as you are not using seasoning packets)
• 6 oz macadamia nuts
• ½ cup Vidalia onion, diced
• ½ red bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
• ⅓ cup pineapple juice
• 5 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2½ Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
• Juice of one lime
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

• Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill pineapple until it has nice brown grill marks. Set aside to cool.
• Preheat oven to 350º.
• Pour coleslaw mix into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
• Spread ramen noodles onto a cookie sheet. Bake in a 350º oven until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and transfer to a plate to cool.
• Reduce heat to 325º. Place macadamia nuts on a cookie sheet and bake until golden brown, once again about 8-10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
• Once noodles and nuts are cool, add to coleslaw mix. Add onion, pepper and cilantro. Mix lightly.
• Cut the grilled pineapple into bite sized cubes and add to salad.
• Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake hard for several minutes. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
• If you are making this ahead of time, combine everything but the toasted nuts and noodles. Add the nuts and noodles right before serving.