Tropical Salad With Pineapple Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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