Macadamia and Davidson's Plum Salad with Finger Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

A fresh Australian-inspired salad combining crunchy macadamia nuts and tart Davidson's plum, finished with a zesty finger lime dressing bursting with citrus pearls. This Australian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed baby salad greens, macadamia nuts, toasted and chopped, Davidson's plum puree into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed baby salad greens
• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, toasted and chopped
• 1/4 cup Davidson's plum puree
• 1/2 medium cucumber cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp finger lime pearls
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until the dressing emulsifies and is slightly thickened.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed baby salad greens, 1/2 medium thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/2 cup toasted chopped macadamia nuts. Drizzle with half the dressing and toss gently to coat.
3. Step 3: Spoon 1/4 cup Davidson's plum puree evenly over the salad and scatter 2 tbsp finger lime pearls on top, adding bursts of citrus flavor and texture.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad just before serving for a refreshing, tart, and crunchy Australian-inspired starter.