Published: July 08, 2007 12:54 am         

Tried 'n' True: Add some fruit to a meal with Pineapple Salad

We have always enjoyed pineapple in our salads and this has always been a way of getting vegetables and fruit into our boys’ and our grandkids’ diet. When I know I’ll have kids over, I use the chunky style of pineapple.

When I have a luncheon or a planned supper I make the dressing a day ahead (it makes the flavor better). Also, you can substitute your lettuce of choice.

Pineapple Salad

1 8-ounce can unsweetened pineapple slices

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon honey

1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce (low sodium)

6 cups torn Romaine lettuce

1/2 cup thinly sliced onions

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice, cut slices in half and set aside.

• In a jar or bowl with a tight fitting lid, combine oil, honey, vinegar, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice. Shake well.

• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

• Combine lettuce, onion and pineapple in a serving dish.

• Drizzle dressing over lettuce, toss to coat.

Jackie Lindley is a great-grandmother and retired Clark County, Ill., farmer. Send comments and recipes to her at 20472 E. 500th Road, West Union, IL 62477.