Tropical Salad With Pineapple Vinaigrette

• 6 slices bacon, browned & crumbled
• 1/2 cup fresh pineapple
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 teaspoons sugar (can use Splenda) (optional)
• fresh ground black pepper
• salt
• 1 (10 ounce) package chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1 cup chopped and toasted macadamia nuts
• 3 green onions, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

1. In blender, combine pineapple, red wine vinegar, oil, sugar, pepper and salt. Blend until pineapple is smooth and ingredients are incorporated.
2. In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, pineapple, macadamia nuts, green onions and bacon. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with toasted coconut.

bacon, fresh pineapple, red wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, fresh ground black pepper, salt, romaine lettuce, pineapple, nuts, green onions, flaked coconut

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tropical-salad-with-pineapple-vinaigrette-303086 (may not work)