A taste of the tropics can put customers in a sunny frame of mind during the last chilly blasts of winter. These fresh, healthy salads feature tropical fruits and vegetables that are readily available.
Asia De Cuba
Los Angeles, California
Calamari Salad ‘Asia De Cuba’: Crispy calamari with chayote, hearts of palm, banana, cashews, chicory and radicchio with Sesame Orange Dressing; $25
The Cheesecake Factory
Calabasas Hills, California
Luau Salad: Fresh slices of grilled chicken breast layered with mixed greens, mango, cucumbers, green onions, red and yellow peppers, green beans and crisp wontons with macadamia nuts and sesame seeds; tossed in vinaigrette; $10.77 for lunch size, $14.02 full size
Tommy Bahama Tropical Cafe
Scottsdale, Arizona
Aruba Arugula Salad: Caribbean cracker-meal seared jumbo shrimp and scallops on a bed of fresh baby arugula, tossed with tamarind vinaigrette and garnished with sliced papaya and chopped peanuts; $17.50
Lure
San Mateo, California
Hawaiian Walu: Yucca, tropical fruit salad, serrano chile vinaigrette; $26
Azul
Miami, Florida
Maine Lobster Salad: Carrot-coconut emulsion, hearts of palm, grapefruit, avocado; $24
La Parisienne
Monrovia, California
Grilled Chicken Breast Salad: Papaya, avocado and grapefruit with Kiwi Lime Ginger Dressing; $13
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