Ensalada De Noche Buena (Christmas Eve Salad) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 head romaine lettuce, wash dried & torn into small pieces
1 (16 ounce) can julienned beets, drained
2 apples, peeled and diced
1 (16 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
2 bananas, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup peanuts
1/4 - 1/2 cup shaved fresh coconut (optional)
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)

Preparation

Instructions: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt and cilantro.
Set aside.
Place lettuce into salad bowl, top with beets and fruit.
Add dressing and toss lightly to mix.
Top with peanuts, coconut and/or pomegranite seeds.