Tropical Strawberry Pineapple Salad

I am looking forward to salad season, and this one will be a new favorite at our house. It is light, sweet, and refreshing, like a little luau in your mouth!

Tropical Strawberry Salad

INGREDIENTS

4 hearts of romaine, chopped

1 1/2 cups FRESH pineapple, chopped into small pieces

2 cups chopped strawberries

1 lb. bacon cooked and crumbled

2 avocados, chopped

2 cups grated Asiago cheese (you could also use feta or parmesean)

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 cup cinnamon almonds (Place one cup almonds in a skillet over med/hi heat. Add 2 tbsp. brown sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon. Mix and stir constantly until the sugar and cinnamon melt and the almonds are toasted. Place on a plate and let cool.)

DRESSING

1 cup vegetable oil

2/3 cup white vinegar

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 cup sugar

dash of pepper

1 tablespoon prepared mustard

1 tablespoon strawberry jam (warmed in microwave)

2 tsp. fresh pineapple juice

Mix the lettuce and green onions together, then top with remaining ingredients.

Add all dressing items to a mason jar and shake until blended.

Add desired amount of dressing and toss!