Grilled Pineapple And Poppy Seed Salad Recipes

GRILLED PINEAPPLE AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium heat.
• Evenly cut the pineapple into 1/2-inch thick slices. Using a small 1-inch biscuit cutter, pierce a hole into middle of pineapple slices. Brush the pineapple and onion slices with glaze, place on the grill and brush again with glaze. Grill for 2 minutes and flip, grilling other side.
• Place a bed of spinach leaves on a serving platter and top with the pineapple and onion slices. Drizzle with Vinaigrette and serve.
• Place all ingredients into a medium bowl and whisk together.
• Pour ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix beer, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag until thoroughly combined. Add chicken to the marinade, evenly coat, and squeeze air from the bag. Seal and refrigerate several hours to overnight, turning bag over occasionally.
• Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Twist top from pineapple and cut peel off in long vertical strips. Cut pineapple into wedges vertically and cut the tough core from each wedge.
• Thread marinated chicken tenders onto skewers. Grill chicken and pineapple wedges on the preheated grill until chicken is no longer pink inside, chicken juices run clear, and pineapple wedges are tender and show light brown grill marks, 10 to 12 minutes. Cut chicken and pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
• Toss spinach with pine nuts and mandarin orange segments in a large bowl. Top salad with chicken and pineapple pieces. Serve on salad plates; drizzle each serving with 2 teaspoons poppy seed dressing.

GRILLED FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPYSEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grease grate of grill. Fold up sides of a 12-inch-long sheet of aluminum foil to resemble a "pan." Place on grate of grill. Add coconut. Grill 10 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, place fruit on grill grate. Grill 3 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides. Cool fruit. Remove and discard skin from nectarines, peaches and mangos. Cut fruit into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Toss fruit with the toasted coconut and dressing just before serving.

CHICKEN STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 15 in.). Combine broth and 1 tablespoon poppy seed dressing; spoon over chicken. Fold edges of foil around chicken mixture, leaving center open. Grill, covered, over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink, 10-12 minutes., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, romaine and strawberries. Add the chicken and remaining poppy seed dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. Refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, combine zucchini, yellow pepper and tomatoes. Add oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a grill wok or an open grill basket; place on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally., Transfer vegetables to a serving bowl; sprinkle with herbs. Serve with dressing.