HappyCook80's Recipe

Grilled Pineapple and Onion Salad

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Grilled Pineapple and Onion Salad

1 large pineapple, peeled
1 red onion, cut in 1/2-inch thick slices
glaze, recipe follows
1 bag baby spinach
vinaigrette, recipe follows

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.

Glaze:
1 8 ounce jar pineapple ice cream topping
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Place all ingredients into a medium bowl and whisk together.

Vinaigrette:
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup olive oil

Pour ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together.
Serves 4.