Grilled Pineapple and Avocado Salad

Ingredient:

• 2 small pineapples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• Cooking spray
• 8 cups torn Boston lettuce
• 1 3/4 cups chopped seeded cucumber
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon extravirgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 diced peeled avocado

How to Make Grilled Pineapple and Avocado Salad :

Pat pineapple dry with paper towels. Combine sugar and red pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle pineapple evenly with sugar mixture. Place pineapple on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Cool completely; chop.

Place pineapple in a large bowl. Add lettuce and remaining ingredients; toss well. Serve immediately ~ Serves 4

Recipe by David Bonom, Cooking Light, SEPTEMBER 2006

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