Tropical Toss Recipe

Name: Tropical Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 (20 ounce) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained; 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger; 1 teaspoon light brown sugar; 18-¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; salt; 3 cups large shreds of rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat pulled apart by hand; 1 ½ cups mangoes, chunks (I use jarred mango slices, drained and cut into 1/2 inch chunks; packed firmly); 1 medium banana, sliced into 1/4-inch slices; 3 medium green onions, thinly sliced; ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 4 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 (20 ounce) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
18-¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt
3 cups large shreds of rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat pulled apart by hand
1 ½ cups mangoes, chunks (I use jarred mango slices, drained and cut into 1/2 inch chunks; packed firmly)
1 medium banana, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
3 medium green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
4 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves

1
Spread the coconut out on a baking sheet.
2
Toast in a 350 oven for 5-7 minutes until light gold; stir frequently and don't let the coconut burn; set aside.
3
Drain the pineapple chunks and reserve 3 tablespoons of the juice.
4
Set the pineapple chunks aside; whisk together the 3 tablespoons pineapple juice and remaining dressing ingredients in a large serving bowl.
5
Add in the pineapple chunks, chicken, mango, banana, green onion, and bell pepper; toss to coat well.
6
Divide the lettuce leaves among individual plates.
7
Spoon salad onto the center of the lettuce.
8
Sprinkle toasted coconut over the top and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut, 1 (20 ounce) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained, 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice, and more.

Yes, Tropical Toss falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tropical Toss

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