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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Caribbean Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

    UPDATED Feb 14, 2019 · PUBLISHED May 1, 2014 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Caribbean salad with honey lime dressing on a salad plate.

    Put your senses in vacation mode with this Caribbean salad drizzled with honey lime dressing made famous by Disney's 'Ohana restaurant. Pineapple, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, cilantro, green onions, and more will tantalize your taste buds.

    Caribbean salad with honey lime dressing on a salad plate.

    Kick off your shoes. You're in for a treat! 

    I don't want to rush things because spring is a perfectly lovely time of year. But, I'm ready for a relaxing summer vacation. Unfortunately, there are many obstacles before me, including the end-of-school-year hustle and bustle.

    Luckily, I discovered a way to transport my senses, if only for the dinner hour, to paradise.

    Caribbean salad with honey lime dressing...take me away!

    For some reason, I'm on island time when feasting on tender salad greens mingled with fresh pineapple chunks, mandarin orange segments and dried cranberries. (I am partial to butter lettuce, but mixed greens would be nice too.)

    Cilantro and green onions add another delicious flavor dimension.

    Caribbean Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

    And, then there is the eye appeal of sesame and Chia seeds. Aren't they festive? They add to the mood that I'm trying to set with this salad.

    Not to mention, I'm always looking for ways to incorporate the powerhouse Chia seed into meals other than my morning oatmeal!

    Honey Lime Dressing in jar.

    I'm still obsessing over the honey lime dressing served at Disney’s ‘Ohana restaurant at the Polynesian resort. I used a version of this recipe, minus the onions, in Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing. For this salad, the onion adds just the right zing to the dressing.

    Or, you can use shallots, like the orange blossom honey mustard dressing drizzled over summer fennel salad with watermelon bits.

    Caribbean Salad with Honey Lime Dressing on plate.

    The salad pictured is topped with black beans for a vegetarian dish. Add whatever protein suits your fancy. Next time, I might add blackened honey chicken or Margarita Shrimp. 🙂

    I'm imagining a fancy drink with a little pink umbrella, warm breezes and sand between my toes. Ahhh...all thanks to this easy Caribbean salad.

    Pin it to your salad board:

    Easy and Healthy Caribbean Saladdrizzled with Honey Lime Dressing made famous by Disney’s ‘Ohana restaurant. Pineapple, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, cilantro, green onions and more will tantalize your taste buds. Gluten-free

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    Caribbean salad with honey lime dressing on a salad plate.

    Caribbean Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

    Pineapple, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, cilantro, green onions and more will tantalize your taste buds in this Caribbean inspired salad with honey lime dressing.
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 458kcal
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Ingredients

    Salad

    • 8 cups salad greens I used butter lettuce
    • 2 cups pineapple cut into small cubes
    • 2 cups mandarin orange segments packed in water
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • ½ cup cilantro chopped
    • 1 bunch green onions sliced
    • 4 teaspoons Chia seeds
    • 4 teaspoons sesame seeds
    • 2 cups black beans chicken, shrimp or your favorite protein

    Honey Lime Dressing

    • 2 Tbsp honey
    • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1 Tbsp lime juice
    • ¼ cup canola oil, organic and cold-pressed
    • 1 Tablespoons onion finely diced or grated
    • Pinch Salt

    Instructions

    • Layer salad greens, pineapple, mandarin orange segments, cranberries, cilantro and green onion between 4 plates or in a large bowl.
    • To make the honey lime dressing, add all of the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
    • Drizzle dressing over the salad.
    • Sprinkle Chia seeds and sesame seeds over the top.
    • Top with black beans or desired protein.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 1815IU | Vitamin C: 86.8mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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    1. [email protected]

      May 01, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Love using apple cider vinegar in a dressing and with lime, yummo!

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      • Marjory

        May 01, 2014 at 9:47 am

        Thanks Brenda! I love that combo too!

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    2. Amy @Very Culinary

      May 01, 2014 at 10:49 am

      Well, wouldn't you know...I just bought a pound of chia seeds and need something else to use them in besides pudding. Huzzah!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        May 01, 2014 at 10:52 am

        Lol! I have pudding on my to-do list!

        Reply
    3. Nutmeg Nanny

      May 01, 2014 at 10:51 am

      What a totally delicious looking salad! Love that honey lime dressing...yum!

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      • Marjory

        May 01, 2014 at 10:53 am

        Thank you! I've been using the dressing on just about everything these days!

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    4. Susan

      May 01, 2014 at 1:46 pm

      Summer vacation. That term sounds so foreign now that I no longer get it! Oh well, guess I'll just have summery salads and dream of those days long gone! I need to get on that chia train too. I love it in my granola but haven't tried it elsewhere.

      Reply
    5. Paula - bell'alimento

      May 01, 2014 at 2:08 pm

      This sounds so refreshing!

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    6. Stephanie @ Back For Seconds

      May 01, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      Mmmm, I could totally go for this right about now 🙂

      Reply
    7. Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos

      May 01, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      The Poly resort is one of my faves and that salad looks so scrumptious! I love how you incorporated Chia seeds into it 🙂

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    8. Marly

      May 01, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      There's nothing better than a refreshing salad. This one looks great!

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    9. Kim Beaulieu

      May 01, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      This is one seriously gorgeous salad. Love the dressing. I have to admit I'm a sucker for mandarin oranges. Big time.

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    10. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled

      May 01, 2014 at 10:44 pm

      Perfect summer salad, the honey lime dressing looks amazing! 🙂

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    11. Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines

      May 02, 2014 at 9:12 am

      I'm with you on the whole spring thing only because the weather won't make up its mind and STICK with spring! Every time I think we've finally warmed up for real, the temps plummet again. I think it would help if you'd pass me a plate of salad. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Tara

      May 02, 2014 at 10:44 am

      That looks so delicious, I could eat it now for breakfast!!!

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    13. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch)

      May 05, 2014 at 9:16 am

      Beautiful Salad. And you bet, it sings Summer.

      Reply
    14. Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner

      May 18, 2014 at 11:56 pm

      I'm all over salads lately and this one looks so fresh! Pinning and trying soon!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        May 20, 2014 at 8:48 am

        Thanks Deb! I crave salads more than usual this time of year!

        Reply
    15. Tina

      February 23, 2015 at 11:46 am

      Making this recipe for a group dinner tonight. Theme is Caribbean. My question is : could nuts be added (which ones would be good?) Also, some kind of cheese appropriate??
      Need answer ASAP since dinner is this evening.
      Thanks so much, Marjory.

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      • Marjory

        February 23, 2015 at 2:06 pm

        Hi! You can definitely add nuts such as almonds or pecans. Coconut flakes are nice addition nice too. I looove cheese. But, I'm not quite sure what you would add, possibly goat cheese or Monterey Jack...I'd put it on the side! Hope you have a wonderful evening!

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    16. Tonya at Caribbean Food

      June 03, 2015 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at Ohana. Love all the food there. Great use of the dressing and making this full of Caribbean Flavor.

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      • Marjory

        June 03, 2015 at 6:06 pm

        Thank you so much! Ohana is awesome!

        Reply
    17. Corey

      July 13, 2015 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      Going to make the salad and dressing this weekend for a Caribbean themed party I am throwing. Just one question, what kind of onion did you use for the salad dressing? Just a regular yellow onion or something else?

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      • Marjory

        July 14, 2015 at 10:07 am

        Hi! A yellow onion or...a Vidalia sweet onion is really nice this time of year. Best wishes for a fantastic party!

        Reply
    18. Eric Snyder

      July 03, 2022 at 10:08 pm

      This recipe is so good!!!! I searched for Jerk chicken side dishes and that's where I found you. The Jerk Chicken I grilled from Grocery Outlet was great, but what stole the show was your salad recipe. I used salad greens from our garden and used MCT oil instead of Canola, and added mint cause we had extra, everything else was according to your recipe. I'm so happy, this is now in our regular rotation. Thank you So Much!

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      • Marjory Pilley

        July 04, 2022 at 7:46 am

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    19. MsCW

      May 12, 2023 at 11:59 am

      Yum! Can EVOO be substituted for the canola oil? Also, how far ahead can this be made before it gets soggy? Thanks!

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      • Marjory Pilley

        May 13, 2023 at 6:25 am

        A mild oil is needed. Avocado oil would work too. Olive oil is usually too strong. Wait to add the dressing at serving time. However you can assemble everything else a few hours earlier for the best result.

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